By killing the grain deal, Russia demonstrated its true attitude toward global food security, Ukraine said, adding that Moscow must stop playing hunger games with people around the world.
Slamming the West over the “failure to comply” with Moscow’s demands to extend the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain initiative, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would ‘consider’ returning to the deal if all the conditions are met, CNN reported.
On asking for her comment on the issue, the Chinese Foriegn Ministry Spokesperson said, "We hope that parties concerned will properly resolve the international food security issue through dialogue and consultation. China stands ready to step up communication and cooperation with other partie
Cleverly stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine has hindered the free flow of grain and other foodstuffs through the Black Sea resulting in worldwide suffering.
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he will discuss the extension of the Black Sea Grain deal with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, reported Al Jazeera.
"We welcome the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. As the Chair of the G-20 this year, India's efforts are also aimed to address the current challenges to food and energy security and ensure that humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities are served without delay," Kamboj said wh
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 126.9 points in March 2023, down 2.1 per cent from the previous month and 20.5 per cent below its peak level of March 2022.
The deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last July to ensure safe passage for ships carrying grain exports from Ukraine. The deal had been set to expire today.
The United Nations emphasized that the deal states it would be extended for 120 days -- even though Russia said it agreed to a 60-day extension of the deal after negotiations in Geneva