The diplomat stressed that the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity is in the interests of the whole world.
Russia is directly responsible for any < deficits in international grain trade , said Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign and security representative.
According to him, Russia's constant blockade of Ukrainian ports prevents the export of tons of grain, such as corn and wheat, from Ukraine, which is one of the world's major producers.
“Russia is directly responsible for any deficits in international grain trade. Instead of ending its aggression, it seeks to shift responsibility to international sanctions. This is misinformation, “he wrote on Twitter.
Borrel stressed that EU sanctions are aimed at Russia's ability to continue the war.
They are not aimed at wheat. Agricultural products and their transportation are directly excluded, “he added.
Borrell added that the EU will continue to show its full solidarity with countries around the world in overcoming the effects of the war.
“President Putin needs to end the war against Ukraine. Ukraine's territorial integrity must be restored. This is in the interests of the entire international community, “the diplomat summed up.
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. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/BHF9eSDVz8
– Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 5, 2022
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blocks the export of grain from Ukrainian ports and at the same time steals elevators in the occupied territories.
Without full-fledged sowing and opportunities to harvest in time, it is impossible to talk about solving the problem of hunger. At the same time, Russia is trying in the dirtiest way to use the situation it has created to resolve its own sanctions. The situation must be handled by the world community and Ukraine in such a way that the “neighbor” has no reason to blackmail. What should be taken as a basis in this case, read the article by Oleg Pyatkovsky “Hunger? How to continue agricultural trials and unblock Ukrainian grain ports. “
