Earlier this month, the Matros Pozynich carried out an identical mission: loading up with grain and setting sail out of the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean. It was initially sure for Egypt with its cargo, but it surely was turned away from Alexandria after a warning from Ukrainian officers, in accordance to the nation’s authorities. It was additionally barred entry to Beirut, finally docking in Latakia, in Syria, the place Russia has for years been propping up the regime of Bashar al-Assad.