Zelenskyy Discusses Russian Attacks on Ports and Ships with Guterres, Warning of Threats to Global Food Security
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure and civilian vessels with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UATV English reports. The Ukrainian president stressed that continued Russian strikes on ports and ships threaten not only Ukraine’s economy and freedom of navigation, but also global food security. According to Zelenskyy, the…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a discussion with UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding Russia's assaults on Ukrainian port facilities and civilian ships, UATV English reports. Zelenskyy emphasized that ongoing Russian strikes on ports and vessels do not just endanger Ukraine's economy and maritime freedom, but also pose a threat to global food security.
According to the Ukrainian leader, the ramifications of these attacks are already being experienced in numerous nations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, where food prices are beginning to escalate. "Even though the Russian side has refused all offers to meet for negotiations, we did agree that we should continue searching for ways forward, and the UN will be a part of this collective endeavor," Zelenskyy stated.
The president underscored the significance of ongoing international cooperation to safeguard maritime routes and avert additional disruptions to the distribution of Ukrainian agricultural goods in worldwide markets.
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