(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 30 - The Russian armed forces have announced their intention to withdraw troops from Snake Island, "so as not to hinder the efforts of the UN to free Ukrainian food exports".
Tass reports it.
However, Kiev will not be allowed to use the island as a base for its exports.
"On June 30, as a sign of goodwill, the Russian armed forces completed their duties on Snake Island and withdrew a garrison stationed there," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(HANDLE).
