Editor’s Note
2 years, 2 months ago

Editor’s Note

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:55 IST As Vladimir Putin announced in the Kremlin that Russia had taken control of four east Ukrainian regions, the West reacted with expected fury. The “globalisation” that makes everyone ecstatic when it comes to trade also means that the fallout of such a prolonged war cannot remain contained. The grinding sanctions imposed by the US have disrupted supply chains and hiked commodity prices, slowing down global economic growth. Meanwhile, Anando Bhakto visited Kashmir to track what the opening of cinema halls really means for the Valley, while Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed prepared a report card of the BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly election next year.

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EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
1 week, 1 day ago

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top North Korean defense officials, a military unit blamed for an attack on a Kyiv children’s hospital and the heads of companies in the energy sector. Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt …

'Gloomy' Russian oligarchs think country is in trouble even with Trump win
1 month, 1 week ago

'Gloomy' Russian oligarchs think country is in trouble even with Trump win

Raw Story  

The Russian government has long held that Donald Trump is to their benefit, as it went so far as to interfere on his behalf in the 2016 election, and then enjoyed years of relative friendliness as Vladimir Putin and Trump were together on the world stage. According to Bloomberg News, the Russian billionaires colloquially known as "oligarchs" do not expect …

Sanctions on Russia-related trade unwarranted, high- and heavy-handed: China Daily editorial
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sanctions on Russia-related trade unwarranted, high- and heavy-handed: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is only natural that those countries whose targeted entities have been conducting normal business with Russia according to international law should vent their spleen at the US' long-arm jurisdiction, as it impedes normal international economic and trade exchanges, and harms the stability of the global industry and supply chains. The move bars the sanctioned entities that are mainly supplying …

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
6 months, 1 week ago

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. The United States has rolled out new sanctions against more than 300 individuals and firms accused of aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, including entities in China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. In remarks carried by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, …

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on hundreds of firms and people tied to Russia's weapons development program, more than a dozen Chinese firms accused of helping Russia find workarounds to sanctions and individuals tied to the death of Russian dissident Alexey Navalny. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury and State departments target Russia’s military-industrial base, chemical …

As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics
9 months, 1 week ago

As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics

Al Jazeera  

Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations. But I doubt that drinking Dobry Cola instead of Coca-Cola will change the election.” Owing to high oil prices and elevated military spending, Russia has managed to mitigate much of the impact of sanctions. It’s true that oil and gas exports have fallen because of …

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?
10 months ago

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — So many sanctions. Many of the new sanctions target Russian firms that contribute to the Kremlin’s war effort — everything from drone and industrial chemical manufacturers to machine tool importers. The Group of Seven allies in December 2022 imposed a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian oil, hoping to limit Russia’s revenues from fossil fuels. Treasury Deputy …

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death
10 months ago

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. Treasury Department plans Friday to impose more than 500 …

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death
10 months ago

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States and European Union on Friday heaped hundreds of new sanctions on Russia in connection with the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. government imposed roughly 600 new sanctions on Russia and its war …

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death
10 months ago

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death

NPR  

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergey Guneev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/AP Sergey Guneev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/AP The United States is imposing sanctions on more than 500 targets connected to Russia's war machine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the government said Friday. …

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death
10 months ago

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death

LA Times  

The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The 27-nation bloc also said that it was targeting scores of Russian officials, including “members of …

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia for 'what it's done' to Navalny, Ukraine
10 months ago

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia for 'what it's done' to Navalny, Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

The United States will announce a significant set of sanctions on Russia on Friday in response to the death of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny and renewed Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby also talked about the sanctions plan, asserting "it’s clear that President Putin and his government are responsible …

US vows ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death
10 months ago

US vows ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death

Hindustan Times  

The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the sanctions, on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “will be a substantial package covering a range of different elements of the Russian defense …

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
10 months ago

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death last week in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the sanctions, on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “will be a substantial package covering a range of different …

Opinion: Amid the Ukraine war, are sanctions against Russia working?
1 year ago

Opinion: Amid the Ukraine war, are sanctions against Russia working?

LA Times  

In February 2022, Russian troops mounted an invasion of Ukraine. Export controls limited the Russian military’s access to goods from sanctioning nations and attempted to reduce the shipment into Russia of certain goods such as semiconductors, which could be used in military equipment. The sanctions against Russia were merely some of the best tools available — perhaps second only to …

As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations
1 year ago

As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations

Al Jazeera  

Everyday Indians are less likely to keep up with the news about Russia’s war, as analysts say Western response to Palestinian suffering underscores double standard. “India is close to Russia and we buy Russian weapons, I am fully on Ukraine’s side,” he told Al Jazeera, standing next to one of the terracotta-coloured buildings that gave Jaipur, a megalopolis of 3 …

US announces hundreds of new sanctions in push to isolate Russia
1 year ago

US announces hundreds of new sanctions in push to isolate Russia

Al Jazeera  

New sanctions target entities and individuals around the world in bid to isolate Russia as its war on Ukraine continues. The United States has announced hundreds of new sanctions targeting entities and individuals across the globe, seeking to further isolate Russia as its war on Ukraine grinds on. “The Kremlin has steadily turned Russia into a wartime economy, but Putin’s …

G7 ‘united’ on Ukraine as Russia warns over Western ‘aggression’
1 year, 1 month ago

G7 ‘united’ on Ukraine as Russia warns over Western ‘aggression’

Al Jazeera  

The G7 hopes to assure Ukraine of support amid the Gaza war as Russia says Western policies endanger the world. “Our steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine’s fight for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity will never waver … we further call on China not to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine,” the ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, …

No 'insurmountable problems' in ruble fall: Putin downplays West's sanctions
1 year, 3 months ago

No 'insurmountable problems' in ruble fall: Putin downplays West's sanctions

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday downplayed the weakening of the Russian ruble, as Moscow shoulders the economic fallout of its dragging offensive in Ukraine and rising inflation. "This issue requires its own painstaking research by the central bank and the Russian government and financial authorities," Putin said at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. Putin has sought to downplay the …

June 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 5 months ago

June 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Russia is exporting as much oil now as it did before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That’s what it nearly got this weekend as disaffected Russian mercenaries marched toward Moscow, drawing a stark warning from President Vladimir Putin that the country was on the brink of a 1917-style “civil war.” The armed insurrection has been defused — for now — …

June 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 5 months ago

June 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Russia is exporting as much oil now as it did before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That’s what it nearly got this weekend as disaffected Russian mercenaries marched toward Moscow, drawing a stark warning from President Vladimir Putin that the country was on the brink of a 1917-style “civil war.” The armed insurrection has been defused — for now — …

Putin: Ukraine losses ‘catastrophic’; Russia eyes ‘sanitary zone’
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin: Ukraine losses ‘catastrophic’; Russia eyes ‘sanitary zone’

Al Jazeera  

Russian leader says no need for new round of mobilisation – for now – claims Ukraine has suffered ‘catastrophic’ losses in its counteroffensive. Referring to Ukrainian incursions and shelling of Russia’s Belgorod and other border regions, Putin said his military would take moves to stop such attacks, and if Kyiv persists, “We will have to consider creating a sanitary zone …

Humble turnip, Vladimir Putin and West: ‘Our level of harvest…’
1 year, 9 months ago

Humble turnip, Vladimir Putin and West: ‘Our level of harvest…’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the West should come to Russia for vegetables as it faces a massive food security crisis, in an apparent jibe at the United Kingdom. The Russian president remarks come amid Western sanctions imposed on Moscow following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last year in February. Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks as …

Sanctions on Russia by west is reason behind countries' sufferings: Lavrov
1 year, 9 months ago

Sanctions on Russia by west is reason behind countries' sufferings: Lavrov

Firstpost  

The countries of the region are not affected by what we are doing in Ukraine. New Delhi: The countries are not affected by the Moscow-Kyiv conflict but the sanctions and policy of blackmail, which the West is promoting are the real reason behind their sufferings, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. I just participated in the G20 Ministerial,” …

Biden unveils new Ukraine weapons package, Russia sanctions
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden unveils new Ukraine weapons package, Russia sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration declared its Ukraine solidarity with fresh action as well as strong words on Friday, piling sweeping new sanctions on Moscow and approving a new $2 billion weapons package to re-arm Kyiv a year after Russia’s invasion. “Difficult times may lie ahead, but let us remain clear-eyed about what is at stake in Ukraine,” U.S. Defense …

The Ukraine war has shaken up a delicate post-Cold War order
1 year, 10 months ago

The Ukraine war has shaken up a delicate post-Cold War order

Live Mint  

On 24 February, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, not only provoking the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, but also setting in motion geopolitical trends that are likely to change the contours of the post-Cold War global order. Writing in Foreign Affairs, Ukrainian historian Georgiy Kasianov underlines how contrasting historical narratives …

US slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, asks latter to end 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine
2 years ago

US slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, asks latter to end 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine

India TV News  

The US, on Thursday, sanctioned 10 Russian naval entities. Asking Russia to end its 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "These accountability measures underscore a simple message, the Kremlin must end its brutal campaign against Ukraine." In the wake of Russian naval operations against Ukrainian ports, including those that are providing much-needed food and grain …

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin has been weaponising energy for years. Here’s what to look for next
2 years ago

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin has been weaponising energy for years. Here’s what to look for next

Firstpost  

Russia shifted its strategy to attrition, specifically targeting energy infrastructure, after failing to force a quick, decisive victory against Ukraine Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the West seen such a focus on energy security. Vladimir Putin’s regime had been using selective gas supply cuts as a pressure tool against Ukraine since at least the winter of 2005-06, when …

Putin says Russia will fight sanctions with shift in trade and energy flows
2 years ago

Putin says Russia will fight sanctions with shift in trade and energy flows

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would expand trade cooperation with new partners, including by switching gas flows to eastern neighbours, in order to combat Western sanctions. Mr. Putin said in a televised speech that Russia would develop its economic relations with partners in Asia, Africa and Latin America to thwart Western efforts to isolate it economically. Mr. …

US sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers
2 years, 1 month ago

US sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. said Monday it was imposing sanctions on a list of people and firms around the globe that it alleged are involved in supporting Russia’s military as it wages war on Ukraine. He said the U.S. “will continue to crack down on Russia’s attempts to evade international sanctions to fund its war machine.” The Treasury Department’s Office …

U.S. sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers

LA Times  

The Department of the Treasury’s seal outside the Treasury Department building in Washington on May 4, 2021. The U.S. said Monday it was imposing sanctions on a list of people and firms around the globe that it alleged are involved in supporting Russia’s military as it wages war on Ukraine. He said the U.S. “will continue to crack down on …

Biden: Russia’s Ukraine abuses ‘make your blood run cold’
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden: Russia’s Ukraine abuses ‘make your blood run cold’

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance. Delivering a forceful condemnation of Russia’s seven-month invasion, Biden said reports of Russian abuses against …

Opinion: Putin’s nuclear threats confront the world with an urgent choice
2 years, 3 months ago

Opinion: Putin’s nuclear threats confront the world with an urgent choice

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award, is a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, author of “A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Might Still Happen” and blogs at Andelman Unleashed. CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has – with one stroke …

Biden: Russia 'shamelessly violated' UN Charter in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden: Russia 'shamelessly violated' UN Charter in Ukraine

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: US President Joe Biden declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the international body with its war in Ukraine as he summoned nations around the globe to stand firm in backing the Ukrainian resistance. Delivering a forceful condemnation of Russia's seven-month invasion, Biden said reports of Russian abuses against …

‘A brutal, needless war ... by one man’: Biden, at U.N., slams Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

‘A brutal, needless war ... by one man’: Biden, at U.N., slams Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden excoriated Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for the rest of the world to stand together against the invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin “shamelessly violated” the United Nations charter by invading Ukraine, President Biden said during his annual address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. “Let us speak plainly: A permanent member of the United …

Here’s how to stop Putin and prevent a global food crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Here’s how to stop Putin and prevent a global food crisis

Al Jazeera  

The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how international efforts to counter Russia are severely hamstrung by an uncomfortable reality: Isolating the Kremlin comes with a cost in the form of massive risks to global food security. Moscow is trying to leverage this mounting crisis as a way around the economic pressure designed to compel it to end its assault on …

Putin threatens to stop European energy exports if price cap on gas is enforced
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin threatens to stop European energy exports if price cap on gas is enforced

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to halt all energy shipments to Europe if Brussels goes ahead with a proposal to cap the price of Russian gas and suggested restricting a U.N.-brokered deal for Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Ukraine remained guarded about its counter-offensive in the east but its top general warned Russia could turn to nuclear weapons …

Putin: Russia may halt energy exports if West caps prices
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin: Russia may halt energy exports if West caps prices

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to completely cut energy supplies to the West if it tries to cap prices of Russian exports. Speaking at an annual economic forum in the far-eastern port city of Vladivostok, Putin scoffed at the EU plans for a cap on Russian oil and gas prices as a “stupid” idea that “will …

Putin mocks West, says Russia will press on in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin mocks West, says Russia will press on in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 7 that Moscow will press on with its military action in Ukraine until reaching its goals and mocked Western attempts to drive Russia into a corner with sanctions. “It wasn't us who started the military action, we are trying to put an end to it,” Mr. Putin said, reaffirming his argument that he …

Mocking the West, Putin says Russia will press on in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Mocking the West, Putin says Russia will press on in Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow would press on with its military action in Ukraine until reaching its goals and mocked Western attempts to drive Russia into a corner with sanctions. “It wasn’t us who started the military action — we are trying to put an end to it,” Putin said, reaffirming his argument that he sent troops …

Opinion: Putin’s extortion must not succeed
2 years, 3 months ago

Opinion: Putin’s extortion must not succeed

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award, is a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, author of “A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Might Still Happen” and blogs at Andelman Unleashed. The front page of France’s Le Monde newspaper on Monday carried …

Did sanctions really hurt the Russian economy?
2 years, 3 months ago

Did sanctions really hurt the Russian economy?

Al Jazeera  

Moscow, Russia – Sanctions have noticeably complicated life for Alexander, a 23-year-old art museum worker from Moscow. “This could potentially open the door for something new and positive.” Over the past six months, sanctions have dramatically changed Russia’s economic relationship with the outside world. Anton Tabakh, chief economist at Moscow-based credit assessor Expert RA, told Al Jazeera that two factors …

Russia’s war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia’s war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger

Associated Press  

MECKENHEIM, Germany — Martin Kopf needs natural gas to run his family’s company, Zinkpower GmbH, which rustproofs steel components in western Germany. Russia’s war led the International Monetary Fund last month to downgrade its outlook for the global economy for the fourth time in under a year. “The world may soon be teetering on the edge of a global recession, …

Putin’s war sets Russian economy back 4 years in single quarter
2 years, 4 months ago

Putin’s war sets Russian economy back 4 years in single quarter

Al Jazeera  

A wave of international sanctions after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted Russia’s trade and threw various of its industries into paralysis. President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine set Russia’s economy back four years in the first full quarter after the attack, putting it on track for one of the longest downturns on record even if less sharply than initially feared. …

US: Africa can buy Russian grain but risks actions on oil
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Africa can buy Russian grain but risks actions on oil

Associated Press  

KAMPALA, Uganda — African nations are free to buy grain from Russia but could face consequences if they trade in U.S.-sanctioned commodities such as Russian oil, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday. Lavrov blamed food shortages in the market on “the absolutely inadequate reaction of the West, which announced sanctions” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine and …

Putin warns sanctions risk energy price spike ‘catastrophe’
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin warns sanctions risk energy price spike ‘catastrophe’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says Western calls to reduce reliance on Russian energy have made global markets spike in oil and gas. Signalling that the Kremlin was in no mood for compromise, President Vladimir Putin on Friday said continued sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine risked triggering catastrophic energy price rises for consumers around the world. Addressing leaders of Russia’s …

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Putin warns of energy crisis
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Putin warns of energy crisis

Al Jazeera  

Russia-Ukraine news from July 8: Putin says sanctions could have catastrophic consequences” on the global energy market. 8 Jul 2022 - 19:07 GMT Sanctions ‘catastrophic’ for energy market: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of possible “catastrophic consequences” of Western sanctions on the global energy market. “The result of your work, which we see, really makes us feel proud …

Putin says Russia just getting started in Ukraine, challenges West to meet on battlefield
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin says Russia just getting started in Ukraine, challenges West to meet on battlefield

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia had barely got started in Ukraine and dared the West to try to defeat it on the battlefield, while insisting that Moscow was still open to the idea of peace talks. In a hawkish speech to parliamentary leaders more than four months into the war, Putin said the prospects for any negotiation …

Famine threatens wide swaths of world, now worsened by Ukraine war
2 years, 5 months ago

Famine threatens wide swaths of world, now worsened by Ukraine war

LA Times  

Somali children show symptoms of a severe protein malnutrition this month in Mogadishu, Somalia. “The current food security challenge that we’re facing due to these three Cs: climate, COVID, and conflict,” said Ramin Toloui, assistant secretary of State for economic affairs, one of several Biden administration officials tasked to food-security issues. “But what we know is this: We know that …

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