Ukraine says grain coming to Somalia, but Russia skeptical
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine says grain coming to Somalia, but Russia skeptical

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. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s comment came as Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the West of sending most of the grain from Ukraine’s reopened ports to Europe instead of poorer and hungrier parts of the world. The Russian president said of 87 ships loaded with grain from Ukraine, just two carried grain for the U.N. World Food Program — 60,000 tons out of the total of about 2 million tons. The Ukrainian president in a tweet Tuesday night said 28,600 tons of wheat will arrive in Somalia in the coming weeks and blamed the coming famine in that country on Russia’s actions this year. “They were claiming that they were acting in the interests of developing countries, but acted entirely in their own interests.” The Joint Coordination Center, run by the U.N., Turkey, Russia and Ukraine, in its latest update Tuesday night said 96 outbound ships have been enabled so far carrying more than 2.2 million metric tons.

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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 …

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 …

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, …

Ukraine complains to WTO about Hungary, Poland and Slovakia banning its food products
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine complains to WTO about Hungary, Poland and Slovakia banning its food products

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Ukraine is filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Hungary, Poland and Slovakia after they banned grain and other food products coming from the war-torn country, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Tuesday. But Croatia piled on, with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic saying it won’t import Ukrainian grain that “is cheaper than ours, which would mean …

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 …

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 …

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  

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US urges nations to tell Russia to stop using grain as ‘blackmail’
1 year, 5 months ago

US urges nations to tell Russia to stop using grain as ‘blackmail’

Al Jazeera  

Blinken accuses Russia of assault on global food system, says hunger must not be ‘weaponised’ after Moscow quits grain deal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has challenged all countries to tell Russia to stop using the Black Sea and Ukraine’s grain as “blackmail” and stop treating the world’s hungry and vulnerable people as leverage in its “unconscionable war”. America’s …

Halted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs
1 year, 5 months ago

Halted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A halted landmark grain deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to flow to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, along with donor’s fatigue, is rattling the operations of the United Nations food agency, its deputy executive director said Tuesday. “What we have to do now is to look elsewhere of course,” Carl Skau, deputy executive director of …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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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 grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Al Jazeera  

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country and the African leaders attending a summit in St Petersburg have agreed to promote a multipolar world order and fight “neocolonialism” as he offered debt write-offs and grain to woo allies. “Russia’s attention to Africa is steadily growing,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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,” …

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 …

Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia on Monday halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allowed 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 Russian Foreign Ministry again declared the northwestern Black Sea area “temporarily dangerous.” Sergei Markov, a Moscow-based pro-Kremlin …

As Russia exits grain deal, which countries will be affected?
1 year, 5 months ago

As Russia exits grain deal, which countries will be affected?

Al Jazeera  

Almost 33 million metric tonnes of grain were exported since the Black Sea Grain Initiative was brokered a year ago. Almost 33 million metric tonnes of grain were exported since the Black Sea Grain Initiative was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey a year ago. Since the deal was struck, UN data show that about 32.9 million metric tonnes …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world

LA Times  

Russia has suspended a wartime deal designed to move grain from Ukraine to parts of the world where millions are going hungry. The International Rescue Committee calls the grain deal a “lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity.” Losing millions of tons of food from Ukraine at a time when many countries …

Russia halts deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, in a hit to global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, in a hit to global food security

LA Times  

Russia said Monday that 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. It’s the end of a breakthrough accord that the United Nations and Turkey brokered last summer to …

Ukraine staunch reply to Russia's grain deal termination: 'Black Sea is not Kremlin's internal waters'
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine staunch reply to Russia's grain deal termination: 'Black Sea is not Kremlin's internal waters'

India TV News  

As Russia blocks the movement of Ukranian grain vessels, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Office has reacted sharply to the development and called it a "violation of international norms" and argued that "the Black Sea is not Russia's internal waters and is not subject to its jurisdiction". Russia halts grain export Earlier today, Russia has announced to halt the "crucial" grain deal …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world

The Hindu  

Agreements that the United Nations and Turkey brokered with Ukraine and Russia to allow food and fertilizer to get from the warring nations to parts of the world where millions are going hungry have eased concerns over global food security. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed 32.8 million metric tons of food to be exported from Ukraine since last …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world

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. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed 32.8 million …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia has suspended a wartime deal designed to move grain from Ukraine to parts of the world where millions are going hungry. The Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, has allowed 32.9 million metric tons of food to be exported from Ukraine since August, more than half to developing countries, according to the Joint …

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises food safety concerns
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises food safety concerns

The Hindu  

Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger, with ships no longer heading to the war-torn country’s Black Sea ports and food exports dwindling. Russian intentions If the deal isn’t extended, “the countries that had relied on Ukraine for their imports …

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia's threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about 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 Concerns are growing that Russia …

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security

Associated Press  

LONDON — Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger, with ships no longer heading to the war-torn country’s Black Sea ports and food exports dwindling. If the deal isn’t extended, “the countries that had relied on Ukraine for their imports …

As grain deal nears deadline on July 17, U.S. appeals to India to use ‘unique voice’ with Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

As grain deal nears deadline on July 17, U.S. appeals to India to use ‘unique voice’ with Russia

The Hindu  

With the clock ticking on the Black Sea Grain Initiative deal’s extension this month, the U.S. envoy to Ukraine appealed to India on Wednesday to use its influence with Russia to ensure that grain exported from Ukraine isn’t blocked. “India’s leaders have a unique voice to stand up for developing countries and encourage the continuation and the expansion of the …

UN warns of new threat to global food security after Russia limits Ukraine grain shipments
1 year, 7 months ago

UN warns of new threat to global food security after Russia limits Ukraine grain shipments

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Warning of a new threat to global food security, the United Nations said Thursday that Russia is limiting the number of ships allowed to pick up Ukrainian grain at Black Sea ports in its campaign to get Kyiv to open a pipeline for a key ingredient of fertilizer to get to world markets. He said Russia informed …

Ukraine’s farmers risk landmines in order to plant
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s farmers risk landmines in order to plant

LA Times  

A grassy lane rutted with tire tracks leads to Volodymyr Zaiets’ farm in southern Ukraine. They have soaring production and transportation costs caused by Russia’s blockade of many Black Sea ports, and several neighboring European countries imposed import restrictions on Ukrainian grain to prevent a glut. The “drastic reduction” of grain crops potentially threatens global food security, said Pierre Vauthier, …

UN official hopes for breakthrough on Russian food, fertilizer shipments
1 year, 7 months ago

UN official hopes for breakthrough on Russian food, fertilizer shipments

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A top U.N. official said Thursday that he hopes for a breakthrough soon after months of efforts to ensure that Russian food and fertilizer can be shipped to developing countries struggling with high prices. A day after Moscow agreed to renew a wartime accord allowing Ukraine to export critical food supplies, U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths told The …

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