Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, has unilaterally announced that it will indefinitely suspend the implementation of the agreement on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Exports are likely to stagnate again as concerns about the global food crisis continue.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 29th, unilaterally announcing that it would indefinitely suspend the implementation of the agreement on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in the unilaterally annexed Crimea in southern Ukraine was attacked by Ukrainian military drones. The reason for the suspension is that "the safe navigation of the vessel cannot be guaranteed."
In Ukraine, exports of agricultural products from the southern ports facing the Black Sea were delayed due to the blockade by the Russian military, but in July this year, Russia and Ukraine agreed with Turkey and the United Nations to resume exports. I was.
Amid concerns about the global food crisis, Russia's suspension of the accord threatens to stall exports again.
UN spokesman Dujarric said in a statement on Monday: "The agreement is an important humanitarian initiative that will ensure food security for people around the world. It is extremely important for all parties to refrain from actions that could jeopardize this." It's important,' he said.