Port of Odessa. File photoWASHINGTON, Jul 24 U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken denounced the alleged attacks on the port of Odessa, according to media reports, and accused Russia of involvement without evidence.»The United States strongly condemns today's missile attack Russia on the Ukrainian port of Odessa,» Blinken said in a written statement released by the State Department. Without citing any evidence to support his claims, the head of the American diplomatic mission accused Moscow of trying to deprive Ukraine of «economic viability.» «This attack casts serious doubt «Russia's commitment to honoring yesterday's deal is undermining the efforts of the UN, Turkey and Ukraine to bring vital food to world markets. Russia is responsible for worsening the international food crisis and must stop its aggression and fully comply with the agreement to which it agreed,» Blinken added without specifying what specifically he states. The day before, documents were signed in Istanbul on lifting restrictions on the supply of Russian products for export and on Russia's assistance in the export of Ukrainian grain. The deal, signed by Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN, involves the export of Ukrainian grain, food and fertilizer across the Black Sea from three ports, including Odessa. » /> Russia ruled out involvement in the attack on the port of Odessa, said the Turkish Defense Ministry
