Zelensky said that Russia was delaying the passage of food ships.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia was delaying the passage of food ships. About this he said said in the evening video.
According to him, in recent weeks the situation around the export grain initiative has become acute. “The enemy is doing everything to slow down our food exports. To date, more than 150 vessels are queuing to enter into contractual obligations for the supply of our agricultural products. .
Zelensky said that due to Russia’s actions, Ukraine has underexported about three million tons of food, which is equal to the annual consumption of 10 million people.
“The right to food and life without hunger is a fundamental right of absolutely every person on earth.
Due to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the souls of food have been copied in the black ports. The disruption in the export of Ukrainian products has led to an increase in food consumption on a global scale. At the time, the UN found fears about famine in some countries, especially on a large scale, which are more related to the load from imports of the Ukrainian consumer.
After negotiations, on July 22, two closed deals were signed with Russia and Ukraine, mediated by Turkey and the UN, to restore maritime grain exports. The parties agreed on electricity consumption “within geographic boundaries” and partial security clearance to ensure the safety of routes. These arrangements are expected until November.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners – the UN, Turkey and others – are fully aware of the situation with the delay in food exports.