Russia abandons Snake Island in win for Ukraine
Russian forces yesterday announced they had abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island, in a major victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia’s grain export blockade. The Russian Ministry of Defense described the decision to withdraw from the outcrop as a “gesture of goodwill” that showed Moscow was not obstructing UN efforts to open a humanitarian corridor allowing grains to be shipped from Ukraine’s ports. However, Ukraine said it had driven the Russian forces out after a massive artillery assault overnight. “KABOOM!” Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian Presiden...