Zelenskyy says Black Sea blockade could leave countries without enough food
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainians will not be left without food despite the disruption of the Black Sea food corridor, but warned that other countries could face much more serious consequences because of Russia’s actions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned during the Yalta European Strategy meeting on Sept. 11 that the Black Sea food blockade could lead to countries running out of food, while Ukraine itself would not face such a crisis. The prolonged war has become a challenge not only for Ukraine, but also for Russia's economy and global nations, Zelenskyy stated.
He cited the blocked food corridor as an example, noting that it is nearly obstructed on both the Ukrainian and Russian sides. Zelenskyy discussed the issue with several countries, including Egypt, India, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. He emphasized that while Ukraine will not run out of food, other nations will face severe consequences due to the disrupted grain exports, difficult sales infrastructure, and severely disrupted logistics.
Zelenskyy stressed that many countries will be in a much worse situation, even if they possess money. He highlighted agriculture and energy as two major global challenges, suggesting that countries can still address an energy ceasefire and food security despite the current impossibility of achieving peace.
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