European diplomacy denounces Russia’s deliberate political choice to “militarize” grain exports and use them as a tool to blackmail anyone who opposes its attack on Ukraine
Russia puts world at risk of famine by blocking cereal exports from Ukraine and the restrictions of its own exports, accused today the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell.
The threats to food security and the “battle of narratives” with Russia on the reality of the sanctions imposed on Moscow will be at the center of their discussions Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union the day after tomorrow, Monday, at Luxembourg.
«“We are ready to work with the UN to prevent any unintended impact of our sanctions on global food security.”states the Josep Borrell in an article published on his official blog.
The head of European diplomacy denounces Russia’s conscious political choice to “militarize” grain exports and use them as a tool of blackmail against anyone who opposes its attack on Ukraine.
«Russia has turned the Black Sea into a war zone, blocking shipments of grain and fertilizer originating in Ukraine (…) and also imposing quotas and taxes on its own grain exports.“, He underlines.
The sanctions imposed by the EU «do not prohibit Russia from exporting or buying agricultural products and seeds, provided that the persons or entities subject to sanctions are not involvedIn these companies, clarifies the Head of European Diplomacy.
«We are fully aware that there is a ‘battle of narratives’ around this issue»Of sanctions, admits.
«There is an urgent need to allow the resumption of Ukrainian exports by sea. We are working closely with the UN and hope that a solution can be found in the coming days. Do not run the risk of causing a global food disasterWarns.
