Zelensky Warns of Global Food Crisis, Urges Faster Sanctions on Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, Sept. 11, that Ukraine will not run out of food despite the Black Sea blockade. He, however, warned other nations could face severe shortages and urged for immediate US sanctions on Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of an impending global food crisis, calling for urgent US sanctions on Russia amidst a surge in attacks on Ukraine. Despite diplomatic efforts led by the US yielding little tangible progress, Zelensky emphasized the need for a step-by-step approach to ending the war, focusing on reopening the Black Sea and establishing an energy truce.
The ongoing blockade of the Black Sea has significantly impacted grain exports, threatening not only Ukrainian food security but also other countries facing similar predicaments. Zelensky stated that Ukrainians will not go hungry, but the situation in other nations could worsen. He condemned Russia's relentless assaults, resulting in at least 120 injuries and seven fatalities in recent strikes.
Zelensky threatened reciprocal consequences if Russia targets Ukraine's power grid, emphasizing that negotiations should remain Ukraine's primary goal for peace. He called for immediate sanctions, asserting that even imperfect decisions are preferable to inaction. Zelensky also advocated for prisoner exchanges and the release of Ukrainian civilians, journalists, and children detained in Russia, advocating for a trilateral meeting to address the humanitarian crisis.
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