‘Many may die’ warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
- The United Nations' aid chief warns that the increase in grain prices following Russia's withdrawal from a Black Sea grain deal could lead to hunger and potentially devastating consequences for millions of people, particularly in developing countries.
- U.S. Wheat futures rose by over 6% this week due to the disruption caused by Russia's withdrawal, but there are hopes that Russia may resume talks on the deal, leading to a slight decrease in prices.
- The UN argues that the Black Sea grain deal, which aimed to combat a global food crisis, has been beneficial in lowering food prices globally by over 23%.
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Russia ‘holding humanity hostage’ over Black Sea grain deal, UN hears
Security council session told that world’s poorest and most vulnerable at risk after Russia blocked exports• What was the Black Sea grain deal and why did it collapse?Russia has been accused at the UN security council of stoking famine by blocking grain exports through the Black Sea, with the aim of profiting from higher global food prices.Russia’s representative said on Friday that Moscow might consider restarting the scheme if it was given bet…
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
A spike in grain prices since Russia quit a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain "potentially threatens hunger and worse for millions of people," the United Nations' Aid chief told the Security Council on Friday, Reuters reports. "Some will go hungry, some will starve, many may die as a result of these decisions," Martin Griffiths told the 15-member Council, adding that some 362 million people in 69 countries were in need of …
'Many May Die' Due To End Of Black Sea Grain Deal, Warns UN
The spike in grain prices in the days since Russia quit a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain "potentially threatens hunger and worse for millions of people," the United Nations' aid chief told the Security Council on Friday.
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
A spike in grain prices since Russia quit a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain "potentially threatens hunger and worse for millions of people," the United Nations' aid chief told the Security Council on Friday.
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