The EU “urges Russia to reconsider the decision” to suspend the agreement on the export of grains from Ukrainian ports, which are vital to the world’s food supply, the head of European diplomacy wrote, Josep Borrell, this Sunday on Twitter.
This decision “threatens the main export route of grains and fertilizers needed to respond to the war-induced world food crisis” in Ukraine, Josep Borrell insisted in his post on the social network.
Russia on Saturday announced the suspension of its participation in this agreement on the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports on the pretext of the ‘drone’ attack on ships in the annexed Crimea, sparking international condemnations.
The grain deal, signed in July under the auspices of the UN and Turkey, allowed the export of several million tons of grain stored in Ukrainian ports since the start of the conflict in February, driving up food prices.
João Gomes Cravinho opposes suspension of the agreement
Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho responded to Borrell’s Twitter post to say that Russia’s suspension of the agreement is an “attack on those who need it most” that will push prices up and create shortages in the markets. .
“The Russian decision to suspend the initiative that enabled the grain flow through the Black Sea is an attack on those who need it most,” wrote João Gomes Cravinho.
According to the official, the Russian decision will “cause further price hikes and shortages in world markets”, and he calls on Russia to “reconsider this attitude”.
Russia’s decision to suspend the initiative that enabled the grain flow through the Black Sea is an attack on those who need it most. It will lead to further price escalation and shortages in global markets.
It is essential that Russia reconsider this attitude. https://t.co/Pq6GqqmiM0— Joao Cravinho (@JoaoCravinho) October 30, 2022
Source: DN
