The Russian government announced on Wednesday, July 19, that if the United Nations does not implement the terms of the agricultural export memorandum from Russia within three months, Moscow will not accept negotiations regarding the extension of the Ukraine grain export agreement through the Black Sea. According to Reuters, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated, "The UN still has three months to achieve specific results. If tangible results are achieved, we will return to discussions on this matter." Shortly after the explosion on the Crimean Bridge, Moscow withdrew from the one-year Black Sea grain agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely. This action, according to the UN, poses a "risk of hunger worldwide." Russia and Ukraine are the world's major wheat suppliers, and according to the World Food Program, the global food crisis resulting from the war between them has pushed 47 million people into "acute hunger." Previously, Russia and Ukraine signed a contract on Friday, July 22, 2022, to reopen Ukrainian Black Sea ports for grain exports. This action was taken to alleviate the global food crisis that had intensified with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia's attempts to disrupt grain exports; the second nighttime attack by Russia on the port of Odessa in Ukraine. A senior White House official's reaction to the "return of moral policing": Iranian people have the right to choose their attire. Zelensky: Black Sea grain exports will continue "with Russia" or "without Russia."
Russia Warns Against Non-Acceptance of Ukraine Grain Export Agreement
Russia has warned that it will not accept negotiations on extending the Ukraine grain export agreement unless the UN implements a related agricultural export memorandum within three months. This situation involves Russia, Ukraine, and the UN, and it is significant due to the potential global food crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Russia has warned that it will not negotiate the extension of the Ukraine grain export agreement unless the UN implements a related agricultural export memorandum within three months. This warning follows Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain agreement, raising concerns about global food security.
- Russia and Ukraine are major suppliers of wheat globally.
- The ongoing conflict has led to a significant increase in global hunger, affecting millions.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has severely disrupted agricultural exports, leading to a global food crisis. The Black Sea grain agreement was initially established to mitigate these effects.
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