Zakharova called the reasons for the rise in prices for agricultural products and hydrocarbons

The comment was published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

“Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the main reason for the rise in prices for agro-industrial products and hydrocarbons is the short-sighted economic and energy policy of the West,” Zakharova said.

She noted that the measures taken by the European Union against Russia contribute to the aggravation of the situation.

The Foreign Ministry also expressed hope that the actions of the European Union in the field of food security will meet the interests of strengthening it and help create conditions for the unhindered export of grain, fertilizers and components for their production.

On July 21, the EU introduced the seventh package of sanctions against Russia.