The British Prime Minister: Russian attacks on ships are delaying the supply of grain to African countries
23.10.2024 - 11:28
Russia’s actions in the Black Sea threaten starvation for millions of people in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The intensification of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports is delaying the delivery of humanitarian aid, in particular grain, to the countries of the “global south”, in particular, and to the Middle East. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer, according to Reuters.
“Russia’s aggressive actions targeting Black Sea ports demonstrate President Putin’s willingness to undermine global food security in order to achieve his goals in the war against Ukraine,” Starmer emphasized.
In particular, a ship with vegetable oil for the UN World Food Program was delayed, as well as cargoes of grain for Egypt and South Africa.
According to the UN, since September 1, 2024, Russian strikes have damaged six civilian vessels and grain infrastructure. This has seriously hampered the delivery of vital products to vulnerable regions. At the same time, British intelligence reported that in the period from October 5 to 14, at least four merchant ships were hit by the Russian Federation.
USM recently wrote that wheat and insurance prices have increased due to attacks on Ukrainian ports.
