The president of the European Commission on Monday condemned Russia’s “cynical decision” to suspend the agreement on grain exports via the Black Sea and promised that the European Union (EU) will continue to transport agri-food products.
“I strongly condemn Russia’s cynical decision to shut down the Black Sea Grains Initiative, despite the efforts of the United Nations and Turkey,” Ursula von der Leyen wrote on Twitter shortly after the Kremlin announced the suspension of the agreement. .
I strongly condemn Russia’s cynical move to end the Black Sea Grain Initiative, despite the efforts of the UN and Türkiye.
The EU is working on food security for the world’s most vulnerable. #EUSolidarityLanes will continue to bring agri-food products from Ukraine and to the world …
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 17, 2023
“The EU is working to ensure food security for the world’s most vulnerable and European solidarity corridors will continue to bring agri-food products from Ukraine to world markets,” added the Commission President.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov today announced the suspension of this agreement, arguing that commitments made regarding the Russian side were not met.
Source: DN
