Zelenskyy: We preparing measures to ensure safety of maritime food shipments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that decisions are being prepared based on the results of diplomatic efforts regarding the security of food shipments through the Black Sea and, in this context, expressed his gratitude to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that preparations are underway to safeguard the safety of maritime food shipments through the Black Sea. During his evening video address, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for his constructive approach, praising Egypt and other Middle Eastern and North African partners for their focus on food security in the wake of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that ensuring the safety of these shipments is crucial for global food security and preventing social unrest, as it directly impacts the well-being of nations worldwide. Zelenskyy highlighted ongoing discussions with Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to explore export corridors and strengthen food security measures.
He thanked all those contributing solutions to this joint effort, noting that Russia resumed attacks on the Ukrainian grain corridor on August 23, justifying Ukrainian retaliatory strikes against Russian agricultural exports.
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