The German government wants to help Ukraine Earlier in the day, Agricultural Economy Minister Cem Ezdemir said “targeted attacks” by Russian forces on grain silos, fertilizer depots, crops and infrastructure were part of the process.
“Behind these weapons is the attempt of Russian President Vladimir Putin to exterminate Ukraine as a future competitor.”“Russia is trying to put more and more pressure, taking advantage of the growing world hunger,” Ezdemir told the RND. In addition, he stressed, prices are constantly rising and this serves Russian interests.
The German minister also mentioned that the Germany will seek the commitment of his G7 counterparts that Ukraine’s access to international food markets will be guaranteed. The discussion will take place in the context of the meeting of the G7 Ministers of Agriculture, which will take place under the German Presidency on 13 and 14 May.
According to the UN Food Program, about 4.5 million tons of grain remain in Ukrainian ports and ships. Before the war, Ukraine was one of the largest producers of grain in the world and a major producer of corn.
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