Russia, which has waged an unprovoked war against Ukraine, is fully responsible for the shortage of grain in the international market and the associated threats to global food security.
Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell
“Wars of aggression cannot be permitted. EU sanctions target Russia’s capacity to continue with the war. They do not target wheat. Agriculture products and their transport are explicitly excluded. Russia’s ongoing blockade of Ukraine’s ports is preventing the export of tons of grain, like corn and wheat, currently trapped in Ukraine, one of the main world producers.”
Borrell stressed that Russia “is directly responsible for any shortages in international trade in grains, and instead of ending its aggression, is actively seeking to transfer responsibility on international sanctions. This is disinformation.”
“The EU will continue to show its full solidarity with countries around the world in addressing the war consequences. President Putin needs to end his war against Ukraine. Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be restored. This is in the interest of the entire international community. We stand with Ukraine.”
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