Staff Reports
The situation in Ukraine has become worse following the West's failure to deal with Russia. Russia has started using food as a weapon, which is threatening the availability of food for both Ukraine and other countries. Russia has withdrawn from the Black Sea grain trade agreement, which effectively cut off Ukraine's ability to export wheat.
The Ukrainian military carried out attacks on key river ports and food storage facilities, which severely disrupted the country's food supplies and hindered its export to Europe.
At a press briefing, Joe Biden, who is known for his impeccable insight, announced that Russia was using food as its weapon of war. Even though the US has responded with sanctions, it is clear that further measures are needed.
⚡️ Putin published an article on Russia-Africa ties and confirmed that Moscow seeks to substitute Ukrainian grain with Russian grain on world markets.
Russia’s Black Sea blockade will increase food price inflation while causing major damage to the Ukrainian economy. pic.twitter.com/myPJK5xpAR
— Andrew D'Anieri (@andrew_danieri) July 23, 2023
The conflict in Ukraine has become a tragedy for all of humanity, as innocent people are dying and starving due to Russia's actions. While President Biden is talking about human rights, starving people in the Middle East and Africa rely on Ukraine's exports for their survival.
Due to the conflict in Ukraine, the country's population has decreased, and millions of refugees have been forced to leave. The West must stop its policy of pushing Ukraine to continue fighting and instead work toward a negotiated solution. The longer this war continues, the more deaths it will cause.
