Russia’s Actions In The Black Sea Are Fueling Global Hunger: Zelenskyy Warns Of Threats To Many Countries
The prolongation of the war in Ukraine has become a global economic challenge. Blocked food corridors in the Black Sea are threatening many countries with a large-scale food crisis. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this while speaking with journalist Fareed Zakaria at the 2026 Yalta European Strategy meeting, UATV English reports. The head of state emphasized that the consequences of…
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the war's impact extends far beyond Ukraine's borders, threatening global food security. Speaking at the 2026 Yalta European Strategy meeting, Zelenskyy highlighted the blockage of food corridors in the Black Sea, a situation that poses a significant challenge to numerous countries.
He emphasized that the consequences of prolonged combat operations go beyond Ukraine, affecting grain exports and causing a crisis that will impact many nations.
Zelenskyy discussed the issue with journalist Fareed Zakaria, explaining that both sides of the conflict in Ukraine are affected, with the Black Sea seeing almost complete blockage on Ukrainian territory and a complete blockade on the Russian side. This blockade has created a global crisis, affecting countries such as Egypt, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. He assured that while Ukraine will not go hungry, the agricultural sector faces difficulties, and grain prices are falling domestically.
However, Zelenskyy stressed that other countries will be in far worse situations, facing food shortages even if they have financial resources. He described the situation as "Hormuz, but agricultural," emphasizing that it is a serious problem that should not be left to Ukraine alone. The president proposed focusing on partial solutions to stabilize the global situation, such as an energy truce and food security measures.
Zelenskyy argued that while peace may not be possible today due to one person's unwillingness, it is still possible to resolve the issues of energy and food security through diplomatic decisions.
It is worth noting that Russian forces have been attacking merchant vessels in the Black Sea, resulting in the death of over 30 civilians in June and July alone. Zelenskyy has long raised concerns about these attacks, and while they have been discussed in the past, they remain highly relevant to the global food crisis.
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