UN reports progress on Russia’s grain and fertilizer exports
2 years, 4 months ago

UN reports progress on Russia’s grain and fertilizer exports

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Top U.N. officials updated a high-level Russian delegation Friday on progress to facilitate Russia’s exports of food and fertilizer to global markets which have faced obstacles under an expiring wartime deal that has enabled Ukraine to ship over 10 million metric tons of grain from three Black Sea ports. U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and U.N. trade chief Rebeca Grynspan, who has been in charge of the Russian side of the agreement, informed the Russian team led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on steps taken to address key Russian issues -- facilitating payments, shipping, insurance for shipments of its grain and fertilizer and getting access to European Union ports, U.N. associate spokeswoman Stephanie Tremblay said in a statement. Russia briefly suspended its participation in the deal two weeks ago, alleging a Ukrainian drone attack on its Black Sea fleet in Crimea and Russian authorities have said they are dissatisfied with the implementation of its side of the accord and haven’t yet decided whether to extend the agreement, which was aimed at easing a global food crisis sparked by shortages of grain and fertilizer and escalating prices. The U.N. also briefed the Russians on “recently issued General Licenses and shipments of fertilizer to developing countries’ destinations and its ongoing engagement with private sector and member states,” Tremblay said.

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Russia gets US to agree to help lift curbs on food, fertilizer and shipping
6 days, 21 hours ago

Russia gets US to agree to help lift curbs on food, fertilizer and shipping

Hindustan Times  

By Guy Faulconbridge Russia gets US to agree to help lift curbs on food, fertilizer and shipping MOSCOW, - Russia said on Tuesday the U.S. had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertilizer and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea. The United States said it "will help restore Russia’s …

Top Fertilizer Firm Says US Farmers Would Bear Trump Trade Costs
1 month, 1 week ago

Top Fertilizer Firm Says US Farmers Would Bear Trump Trade Costs

Live Mint  

US farmers would bear the cost of tariffs on imported Canadian fertilizers should President Donald Trump’s levies take effect, according to top supplier Nutrien Ltd. “The tariff costs and tariff impact will be passed on,” Chief Executive Officer Ken Seitz said in a conference call with analysts. “It is going to mean rising costs for the US grower.” The US …

Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 6 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, …

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

US urges nations to tell Russia to stop using grain as ‘blackmail’
1 year, 7 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 …

The Russia-Ukraine grain deal is over. Who gains?
1 year, 8 months ago

The Russia-Ukraine grain deal is over. Who gains?

Al Jazeera  

Russia has bombed grain stores in Ukraine and pulled out of a deal that had allowed safe passage of food exports through the Black Sea. Ukraine is a major exporter of grains, and the deal, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last year, kept people fed all over the world. The International Rescue Committee called the initiative a “lifeline …

Opinion: Russia is deploying a new weapon in Ukraine: world hunger
1 year, 8 months ago

Opinion: Russia is deploying a new weapon in Ukraine: world hunger

LA Times  

Workers load grain in Izmail, Ukraine, in April. In pulling out of a crucial deal that allowed the export of grain from Ukraine through the Black Sea and attacking the port of Odessa in recent days, he is setting the stage for a global food crisis. Earlier this month, Russian forces destroyed a grain terminal in the port of Odessa, …

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

UK warns Russia may begin targeting civilian ships in Black Sea
1 year, 8 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 …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer
1 year, 8 months ago

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

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 The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio …

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested
1 year, 8 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 under pressure as nations, including China, call for reviving grain deal to avoid global food crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia under pressure as nations, including China, call for reviving grain deal to avoid global food crisis

India TV News  

At the United Nations Security Council on Friday, Russia came under increasing pressure as several nations, including its ally China, called on Moscow to quickly restore Ukrainian grain shipments in order to avoid a global food crisis. UN council members also criticised Russia for attacking Ukrainian ports after halting the grain deal, which is a violation of international humanitarian law …

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Wheat prices spike after Russia bombs Odesa grain port in Ukraine, threatens to attack ships
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere'
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

What is the Black Sea Grain deal set to expire today? Why's Russia unwilling to extend it?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is the Black Sea Grain deal set to expire today? Why's Russia unwilling to extend it?

Firstpost  

The Black Sea Grain initiative, a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine last year that enabled the movement of food grain, will expire today. It’s all about the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine on 22 July 2022, to ensure food supplies through …

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain deal: All you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain deal: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Russia has declined to extend the Black Sea grain deal, stalling the export of Ukrainian grain to the rest of the world. The Black Sea Grain Initiative – a deal brokered between Russia and Ukraine by the United Nations and Turkey – has allowed 32.9 million metric tonnes of food to be exported from war-torn Ukraine since August. The accord …

As Russia exits grain deal, which countries will be affected?
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Black Sea grain deal in peril as UN, Turkey await Russia response
1 year, 8 months ago

Black Sea grain deal in peril as UN, Turkey await Russia response

Al Jazeera  

UN and Turkish officials in Istanbul awaiting response from Russia as last cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves Odesa. First signed in July 2022, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was negotiated to ease a global food crisis worsened by Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. Russia and Ukraine are among the world’s top grain exporters and their conflict as well as …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

UN to keep pushing for extension of food and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

UN to keep pushing for extension of food and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Top U.N. officials vowed Friday to keep working for an extension of the deal that allows food and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine despite their war, pushing back at Moscow’s pessimism about a renewal before the July 17 expiration. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both countries to make global food security a priority and “help ensure …

As grain deal nears deadline on July 17, U.S. appeals to India to use ‘unique voice’ with Russia
1 year, 8 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 …

Kremlin says ammonia pipeline blast is negative for Black Sea grain deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Kremlin says ammonia pipeline blast is negative for Black Sea grain deal

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said on Thursday that a blast which damaged a pipeline that used to transport ammonia fertiliser from Russia via Ukraine which Moscow wants restarted would have a negative impact on the Black Sea grain deal. Asked by reporters about the impact the damaged pipeline would have on the fate of the Black Sea grain deal, which facilitates agricultural …

UN warns of new threat to global food security after Russia limits Ukraine grain shipments
1 year, 9 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 …

Peace, food and fertilizer: African leaders’ challenge heading to talks with Moscow, Kyiv
1 year, 10 months ago

Peace, food and fertilizer: African leaders’ challenge heading to talks with Moscow, Kyiv

Associated Press  

A delegation of six African leaders set to hold talks with Kyiv and Moscow aim to “initiate a peace process,” but also broach the thorny issue of how a heavily-sanctioned Russia can be paid for the fertilizer exports Africa desperately needs, a key mediator who helped broker the talks said in an interview with The Associated Press. Jean-Yves Ollivier, an …

Ukraine’s farmers risk landmines in order to plant
1 year, 10 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, …

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