Global food security could once again come under threat as Russia blocks grain exports from the Black Sea region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
According to Ukrinform, Zelensky made the remarks in his evening video address.
"Today, I spoke with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi about the current situation on the front, especially in the Donetsk region, as well as our long-range operations and mid-range strikes. We are keeping up this pressure: I have scheduled a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief and Defense Minister Khmara to discuss this," Zelensky said.
"Of course, we will respond to the strikes on our ports and agricultural facilities as well. Every day, we receive reports from our Sumy region and other regions of Ukraine on the consequences of Russian strikes against ordinary agricultural enterprises and bread production facilities. This is Russia’s deliberate tactic of carrying out callous strikes. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to inform all our partners and representatives of international organizations about the consequences of Russia’s campaign of terror against our ports and agricultural sector," he added.
The President noted that the world had already faced similar consequences in 2022.
