Putin said the food crisis was caused by the actions of Western countries, not what Russia calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine
Ukrainian grain exports under a deal guaranteeing their safe passage through the Black Sea are not helping to solve Africa’s problems with high global food prices, with only 3% reaching the poorest countries, the Russian said today President Vladimir Putin to African leaders.
Putin said the food crisis was caused by the actions of Western countries and not what Russia calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine.
Leaders from South Africa, Senegal, Egypt, Zambia, Uganda, the Republic of Congo and the Comoros Islands met with Putin at the 18th-century Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg in hopes of mediating the conflict in Ukraine. after their visit to Kiev yesterday, Friday.
– There seems “no chance” of extending the Black Sea grain deal –
At the same time, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there appeared to be “no chance” of extending the deal that allows Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea through Russian-controlled waters.
“It’s hard to predict any final decision here, but I can say that, judging by the status quo we have, this deal has no chance,” Peskov told Russian media outlet Izvestia, according to footage posted on Telegram channel.
Source :Skai
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