Zelensky explains why food prices in Nigeria and Egypt are directly related to UKR farmers.

Zelenskiy stated that Russian drone and missile strikes have harmed 321 port facilities in Ukraine since July of last year, according to a Reuters story published on Saturday. Additionally, he mentioned that 20 foreign commerce ships had been struck during these attacks.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

“Ukrainian food exports feed 400 million people in 100 countries,” Zelenskiy stated. “Food prices in nations like Egypt, Libya, and Nigeria are directly tied to whether our farmers and agricultural companies can function without disruption.”

Moscow denies targeting civilian infrastructure, but its actions tell a different story. Ukraine, a key global producer of wheat and corn, exported about 6 million tons of  grain per month via the Black Sea before the invasion. When Russia invaded in February 2022, it blockaded these ports, cutting off shipments.

In July 2022, the United Nations and Turkey brokered the Black Sea Grain Initiative, allowing Ukraine to resume exports. But a year later, Russia pulled out of the agreement, further heightening tensions.

Since then, Ukraine has developed its own export route, using the territorial waters of Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Despite the challenges, Ukraine’s grain exports for the 2024/25 season have reached almost 16 million metric tons by mid-November, a significant rise from 11 million tons during the same period last year.

The stakes are high. With African countries already facing rising food prices, disruptions in Ukrainian grain exports could worsen hunger in vulnerable regions.

Zelenskiy emphasized that food security for millions worldwide depends on Ukraine’s ability to operate its ports and transport infrastructure.

As the conflict continues, the destruction of Ukraine’s agricultural and shipping infrastructure remains a major threat not only to the region but to global food stability.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>