Macron hopes to persuade Russia to unblock Ukrainian grain exports

The President of France also believes that the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will not be limited, and they can be adopted in the coming weeks.

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Putin to prepare a draft resolution UN Security Council to release grain from blocked Ukrainian ports , Voice of America reports – Zelensky

He also said that after the adoption of the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia, nothing can be ruled out in terms of additional sanctions in the coming weeks.

Speaking to journalists after the EU summit in Brussels, Macron also expressed hope that in the coming and will be able to reach an agreement with Russia for weeks to secure more food exports from Ukraine.

He said recent talks on the issue between the presidents of Russia and Turkey have led to “positive conclusions” .

“I hope that this situation will be resolved in the next few days or weeks,” Macron added.

During his last conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Macron said he had asked Putin to draft a UN Security Council resolution that provides a basis for the release of grain from Ukraine's blocked ports. “We are now awaiting Russia's response to this issue and liaising with the UN Secretary General.”

In connection with the large-scale war waged by Russia against Ukraine, as well as a number of natural factors. world food prices are rising rapidly. A number of African and Asian countries are already on the brink of starvation.

As reported, in April of this year, the average value of the FAO Food Price Index (FDI) was 158.5 points, which is 36.4 points (29 , 8 percent) above for the same period last year, according to FAO. Almost a third growth!

Based on materials: ZN.ua

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