The US State Department has said that only Putin can stop this crisis.
Russia is responsible for the threat of the global food crisis . This was announced last night on Twitter by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman after a speech at a UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.
“The consequences of Putin's aggression go far beyond Ukraine and pose a direct threat to global food security. This crisis was provoked by Putin, and he is the only one who can stop it, “the statement said.
According to Sherman, Russia is currently blocking 94 food ships in the Black Sea.
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The serious consequences of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine could lead to a global food crisis, believes the president of the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business Alex Lisits.
In turn, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that Russia's war against Ukraine disrupts supply chains and causes a sharp rise in prices . He believes that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could provoke mass famine and the collapse of the global food system.
Ukraine provides about 14% in the global food market, is a leader in exports of corn and sunflower oil – 40% (1st place in the world), in exports of barley corn – 2nd place, rapeseed and corn – 3rd place (ICU data).
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