Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
- Russia has suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal that allowed grain to be exported from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The suspension is due to demands for Russia to have its own food and fertilizer exports met.
- The initiative had helped reduce global food prices and alleviate the growing threat of hunger in developing nations. The suspension has caused wheat prices to rise, although analysts believe the impact will be temporary due to increased exports from other countries.
- Ukraine intends to continue the initiative with Turkey, even without Russia's participation. The
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Moscow will return to the grain deal if seven conditions are met, said Dmitry Polyansky, the first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the organization, at a meeting of the UN Security Council. RIA Novosti, 21.07.2023
Kremlin warns of risks in resuming grain deal without Russia
The Kremlin warned on Tuesday about the risks that could arise if the Black Sea grain deal is resumed without Russia, Anadolu Agency reports. The Black Sea Grain Initiative's routes are very close to the war zone, which must be taken into consideration in the event of a new agreement, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, noted at a press conference in Moscow. "This is a question that needs a response from our military because we are talking about a…
Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger - West Hawaii Today
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.
Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
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.
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