The UN, which brokered the agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products, expressed concern when it revealed that last month's exports were less than half of the previous month due to Russian restrictions on ports.
In July last year, Russia and Ukraine agreed to resume exports of Ukrainian agricultural products through the mediation of the United Nations and Turkey, and the deadline for the agreement has been extended three times to mid-July.
In this regard, UN spokesman Dujaric revealed at a regular press conference held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 7st that 3 ships departed from Ukrainian ports last month, half of the previous month, and 7.1 million tons of agricultural products were exported, less than half of the previous month.
Dujarric said, "The Russian side has informed us of its decision to restrict the registration of ships in ports unless the export of its own fertilizers is realized," and expressed concern that "food prices could rise to all countries."
Although the UN has said it will continue to consult with other countries to ensure that exports of Ukrainian agricultural products will proceed as agreed, the Russian side has repeatedly claimed that exports of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers have been delayed, and the future of the talks will be the focus.
"Losses more than $10 billion" Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Infrastructure issued a statement on SNS on the 1st, stating that in the two days from 30th to 31st of last month, the Russian side allowed only one ship to enter Ukraine, and 2 ships were waiting in Turkish waters.
Some ships have been waiting as long as three months, and the delay has cost more than $1 billion in losses, accusing it of fueling soaring global food prices.