Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia said Monday it has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. “The Black Sea deal is absolutely critical for the food security of a number of countries,” and its loss would compound the problems for those facing high debt levels and climate fallout, said Simon Evenett, professor of international trade and economic development at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He noted that rising interest rates meant to target inflation as well as weakening currencies “are making it harder for many developing countries to finance purchases in dollars on the global markets.” While analysts don't expect more than a temporary bump to food commodity prices because places like Russia and Brazil have ratcheted up wheat and corn exports, food insecurity is growing. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed three Ukrainian ports to export 32.9 million metric tons of grain and other food to the world, more than half of that to developing nations, according to the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul.

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What is the legality of Russia's attacks on neutral civilian ships carrying grain exports out of Ukraine?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

What is the legality of Russia's attacks on neutral civilian ships carrying grain exports out of Ukraine?

ABC  

Last month, Russia was accused of bombing a grain cargo ship just outside of Ukrainian territorial waters in the strategic Black Sea. Russia strikes three ships On Sunday, a Russian missile damaged a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged vessel, Paresa, loaded with 6,000 tonnes of corn in the port of Pivdennyi, Ukraine's Restoration Ministry said. Ukraine's foreign minister said two ships …

Ukraine seizes cargo ship carrying ‘looted’ grain for Russia
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine seizes cargo ship carrying ‘looted’ grain for Russia

Al Jazeera  

The Cameroonian-flagged ship is alleged to have been working for Russia to transport the Ukrainian grain to the Middle East. Battle over resources Russian forces occupied swaths of southern Ukraine’s agricultural regions in the first year of its 2022 invasion, and Kyiv has accused Russia of stealing and destroying its grain. Ukraine also blames Russia for pulling out of a …

The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using farm products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and is moving to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. “In addition, the shortfall is expected to be partially filled by imports from third countries which traditionally supply the EU market such as the …

EU plans to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus
9 months, 2 weeks ago

EU plans to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus

Al Jazeera  

Russia warns European consumers will ‘suffer’ if proposal goes ahead and calls it example of ‘unfair competition’. The European Commission is planning to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia and Belarus in an attempt to prevent the two countries from distorting EU markets and placate farmers who have protested for months over cheap imports. The tariffs are also …

Dutch agriculture exporting more to Russia than before Ukraine war
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch agriculture exporting more to Russia than before Ukraine war

NL Times  

The Netherlands is exporting more agricultural products to Russia than before the war in Ukraine. Dutch companies are particularly exporting modern agricultural machines and vaccines to Russia - merchandise that helps increase yield per hectare, according to FTM. The export of vaccines for livestock and agricultural machinery to Russia increased from 184 million euros in 2021 to 239 million euros …

Cargo Ship Picking Up Ukrainian Grain Hits a Russian Floating Mine in the Black Sea, Officials Say
1 year ago

Cargo Ship Picking Up Ukrainian Grain Hits a Russian Floating Mine in the Black Sea, Officials Say

News 18  

A civilian cargo ship struck a Russian mine in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s Danube ports Thursday, injuring two sailors, officials and analysts said, in an incident that underscored the dangers faced by those exporting Ukrainian grain during the war. The Panama-flagged vessel struck the floating mine during stormy weather as it went to pick up grain, according to Ukraine’s …

Ukraine has a new way to get its grain to the world despite Russia’s threat in the Black Sea
1 year, 1 month ago

Ukraine has a new way to get its grain to the world despite Russia’s threat in the Black Sea

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Grain thunders into rail cars and trucks zip around a storage facility in central Ukraine, a place that growing numbers of companies turned to as they struggled to export their food to people facing hunger around the world. Ukraine’s new corridor, protected by the military, has now allowed him to “free up warehouse space and increase activity.” …

Ukraine is shipping more grain through the Black Sea despite Russian threats
1 year, 1 month ago

Ukraine is shipping more grain through the Black Sea despite Russian threats

LA Times  

Grain thunders into rail cars and trucks zip around a storage facility in central Ukraine, a place that growing numbers of companies have turned to as they struggle to export their foodstuffs to people facing hunger around the world. Ukraine’s new corridor, protected by the military, has now allowed him to “free up warehouse space and increase activity.” Growing numbers …

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
1 year, 3 months ago

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said Tuesday, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefitting from speedier procedures. While the stated goal is to hasten Ukrainian grain exports, the agreement may also help defuse tensions over grain prices between Ukraine and Poland a time when …

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
1 year, 3 months ago

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have …

Ukraine reaches deal with Poland and Lithuania to expedite grain exports as war grinds on
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine reaches deal with Poland and Lithuania to expedite grain exports as war grinds on

LA Times  

A truck unloads grain in a granary in the village of Zghurivka, Ukraine. Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan that they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said Tuesday, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefiting from speedier procedures. While the stated goal is to hasten Ukrainian grain exports, the agreement may also help defuse …

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 3 months ago

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

The Independent  

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Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 3 months ago

Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Now, Polish officials, who are trying to win parliamentary elections next month with help from farmers’ votes, …

'Trust Russia as much as West': Turkish President Erdogan days after meeting with Putin over Black Sea deal
1 year, 3 months ago

'Trust Russia as much as West': Turkish President Erdogan days after meeting with Putin over Black Sea deal

India TV News  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on late Monday said that he trusts Russia equally as he trusts Western countries, more than a week after his meeting where he tried to convince his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain initiative that affected food security in many countries. Erdogan also implied improving ties with the United States, as …

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Farmers across Bulgaria protested Monday …

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President
1 year, 3 months ago

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President

The Hindu  

Any initiative that isolates Russia in the Black Sea Grain Initiative is bound to fail, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would return to the “collective implementation” of the grain deal “the same day” their conditions for export of own grain and fertilizers to the global markets are met. Giving …

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon

Firstpost  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who previously played a significant role in convincing Vladimir Putin to stick with the deal, and the UN are both trying to get the Russian President to return to the deal After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan said soon it would be possible to restore Black Sea grain deal. “It …

Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands on its own agricultural exports. Putin reiterated those complaints Monday, while also telling reporters that if those commitments were honored, Russia could return to the deal “within days.” …

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine downs 17 drones over Izmail port on the Danube River as Russian and Turkish leaders prepare to hold talks on Ukrainian grain exports. Russia has launched a wave of drone attacks on one of Ukraine’s biggest grain exporting ports, hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, were due to hold talks. A top …

Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

The Russian leader’s stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the deal which is vital for global food supplies. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his stance on reinstating a United Nations-brokered deal to safely ship Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea only after the West meets Moscow’s demands on its agricultural exports. “People saying it was Russia that …

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president

LA Times  

A farmer with wheat at a granary on a private farm in Zhurivka, Ukraine, on Aug. 10, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to persuade Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke from in July. The attack on the Reni seaport comes a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin is to …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied
1 year, 4 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied

Firstpost  

The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global …

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he’ll sell his grain
1 year, 4 months ago

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he’ll sell his grain

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Victor Tsvyk harvested 4,800 tons of wheat this month, but after Russia exited a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to ship grain to the world, he has no idea where his produce will go. Tsvyk, who normally exported up to 90% of his harvest from the southern port of Odesa, faces a crisis: His yield is 20% …

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he'll sell his grain
1 year, 4 months ago

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he'll sell his grain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tsvyk, who normally exported up …

Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain

Associated Press  

PAVLIVKA, Ukraine — The summer winds carried the smell of burned grain across the southern Ukrainian steppe and away from the shards of three Russian cruise missiles that struck the unassuming metal hangars. The Black Sea handled about 95% of Ukrainian grain exports before Russia’s invasion and the U.N.-brokered initiative allowed Ukraine to ship much of what farmers harvested in …

Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain

LA Times  

An employee walks near mangled warehouses at a grain facility in Pavlivka, Ukraine, on Saturday following Russian missile attacks. The Black Sea handled about 95% of Ukrainian grain exports before Russia’s invasion and the United Nations-brokered initiative allowed Ukraine to ship much of what farmers harvested in 2021 and 2022, said Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food …

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin told leaders and officials from most African countries Thursday that Russia is making every effort to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said Russia’s promise to donate grain to African nations …

Putin breaks silence on grain deal suspension says none of Russia’s conditions were ever fulfilled
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin breaks silence on grain deal suspension says none of Russia’s conditions were ever fulfilled

India TV News  

In a major development, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been facing immense criticism for suspending the Black Sea grain deal, on Thursday broke the silence and said that the initiative had lifted illegitimate obstacles to Russian exports of grain and fertilizer to global markets, none of Russia’s conditions was ever fulfilled. Impact: Wheat prices increase sharply According to a …

EU agriculture officials work on ways to move Ukrainian grain to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

EU agriculture officials work on ways to move Ukrainian grain to the world

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union will look at helping fund the costly transportation of grain out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed Black Sea exports vital to global food security, a top agriculture official said Tuesday. The United Nations Security Council plans to meet Wednesday at Ukraine’s request to discuss Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian …

UK warns Russia may begin targeting civilian ships in Black Sea
1 year, 5 months ago

UK warns Russia may begin targeting civilian ships in Black Sea

Al Jazeera  

UK ambassador to the UN says the ‘Russian military may expand their targeting of Ukrainian grain facilities further.’ The United Kingdom has warned that it has information indicating Russia’s military may start to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as the European Union pledged to help Ukraine export almost all its farm produce via rail and road. Global wheat …

'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia's staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world leaders
1 year, 5 months ago

'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia's staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world leaders

India TV News  

Despite mounting pressure from the West and other parts of the world, Russia, in staunch words on Tuesday, reiterated that it would not resume the Black Sea grain deal in the near future. Earlier last week, Moscow had terminated the grain deal and argued that "the part of the Black Sea agreement that concerns Russia has not yet been fulfilled". …

Russia says 'impossible' to return to deal allowing Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain until Russian interests are honoured
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia says 'impossible' to return to deal allowing Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain until Russian interests are honoured

ABC  

The Kremlin says it is impossible for Russia to return to the Black Sea grain export deal until an agreement related to Russian interests is honoured, rebuffing a call by UN secretary-general António Guterres for Moscow to rejoin. Key points: Russia says the deal can not be resumed until its own fertiliser exports are protected Both Russia and Ukraine have …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
1 year, 5 months ago

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer

The Hindu  

The U.N. chief on Monday urged Russia to resume the internationally brokered deal so that grain can be shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, saying that otherwise, the world’s most vulnerable among the hungry will suffer the worst consequences. With the recent collapse of the Ukraine-Russia grain deal, “the most vulnerable will pay the highest price,’‘ Guterres said. Both Russia …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
1 year, 5 months ago

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer

Associated Press  

ROME — The U.N. chief on Monday urged Russia to resume the internationally brokered deal so that grain can be shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, saying that otherwise, the world’s most vulnerable among the hungry will suffer the worst consequences. Both Russia and Ukraine are “essential to global food security,’' the U.N. leader said. “For my part, I remain …

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia has repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Ukrainian ports key to sending grain to the world. Following the grain deal’s collapse, Ukraine sent a letter to the U.N. International Maritime Organization establishing its own temporary shipping corridor, saying it would “provide guarantees of compensation for damage.” But Russia warned this week that ships traversing parts of the …

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the grain deal's collapse, …

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia came under pressure at the United Nations Security Council on Friday from its ally China and developing countries as well as Western nations to avert a global food crisis and quickly revive Ukrainian grain shipments. In response to Russia declaring wide areas in the Black Sea dangerous for shipping, the U.N. warned that a military incident …

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal is expected to drive food prices higher in Asia but the impact will be muted for now, analysts say, due to reduced imports from Ukraine and increased supply …

By pulling out of Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few allies
1 year, 5 months ago

By pulling out of Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few allies

India Today  

By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbour. But with the West showing little willingness to yield any …

Russia attacks farm storage facilities in Ukraine after days of bombarding port
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia attacks farm storage facilities in Ukraine after days of bombarding port

LA Times  

Russia followed its withdrawal from a grain export deal by expanding its attacks from port infrastructure to farm storage buildings in Ukraine’s Odesa region Friday, while also practicing a Black Sea blockade. Attacks in recent days have put Odesa in Russia’s crosshairs after Moscow abandoned a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain through the key Black Sea port. …

Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Pakistan called Thursday for the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security, days after Russia halted the wartime deal that had allowed grain to flow from Ukraine. Kuleba said at the news conference that the Russian strikes mean “60,000 tons of grain will never make it to …

Wheat prices spike after Russia bombs Odesa grain port in Ukraine, threatens to attack ships
1 year, 5 months ago

Wheat prices spike after Russia bombs Odesa grain port in Ukraine, threatens to attack ships

ABC  

Global grain prices have jumped after Russia bombed a Ukrainian grain port and threatened further destruction upon any cargo ship attempting to leave Ukraine. Key points: Global wheat futures made their biggest one-day jump since Russia invaded Ukraine 17 months ago The bombing follows a decision by Russia to renege on allowing the safe passage of Ukraine grain Russian and …

Russia strikes Ukraine's Black Sea port after ending grain shipments' sea corridor deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia strikes Ukraine's Black Sea port after ending grain shipments' sea corridor deal

ABC  

Ukraine has accused Russia of damaging grain export infrastructure in "hellish" overnight strikes focused on two of its Black Sea ports, vowing not to be intimidated from working to keep grain exports moving out of them. Key points: Russia is attacking Ukraine's Black Sea Odesa port after quitting a safe sea deal Ukraine is working on options to keep its …

What Russia's Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal Means Globally
1 year, 5 months ago

What Russia's Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal Means Globally

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russia has just pulled out of a global grain deal which allowed exports to leave Ukraine, in a move which has been condemned as a form of “blackmail.” The Black Sea Grain Initiative expired Monday and now will not be renewed for another year, because Moscow claims its own conditions for the deal were not being met. …

After ending deal, Russia warns against Black Sea grain shipments
1 year, 5 months ago

After ending deal, Russia warns against Black Sea grain shipments

Al Jazeera  

Russia pulled out of the wartime grain deal with Ukraine on Monday. A day after pulling out of the wartime grain deal and renewing global fears over food security, the Kremlin has warned that shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports could be risky in the absence of Russian security guarantees, claiming Ukraine uses the waters for military activities. …

Black Sea grain deal eased global food prices — now it's off and analysts are warning of a price 'roller-coaster'
1 year, 5 months ago

Black Sea grain deal eased global food prices — now it's off and analysts are warning of a price 'roller-coaster'

ABC  

Russia's withdrawal last night from a pact that saw millions of tonnes of grain shipped from the Black Sea has already sparked fears of another spike in global food prices. Supply chain issues caused by the pandemic had already fuelled global food price rises through late 2021, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 saw prices spike even further. …

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere'
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere'

India Today  

Russia halted participation on Monday in the year-old UN-brokered deal that lets Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea, causing concern in poorer countries that price rises will put food out of reach. In Washington, the White House said Russia's suspension of the pact "will worsen food security and harm millions" and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called it …

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal. Describing the need to be protected from “Russian madness” following Moscow’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal on Monday, Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue – with or without Russia’s participation. Ukraine’s exports provided food security for …

Russia exits UN-brokered deal for export of Ukrainian grain -
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia exits UN-brokered deal for export of Ukrainian grain -

Live Mint  

Efforts to avoid a global food crisis amid the Ukraine-Russia war hit a stumbling block on Monday as Moscow backed out of a UN-brokered deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call that the Black Sea agreements which allowed export of Ukrainian grain had ‘ceased to be valid today’. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has reportedly allowed …

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security

The Hindu  

Russia said on July 17 it has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. “The Black Sea deal is absolutely critical for the food security of a number of countries,” …

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