European Commission President Von der Leyen said that “it cannot be in Russia’s interests that people around the world starve to death because of her”, stressing that “European countries should look for an opportunity to establish a dialogue with Russia on the issue of resuming grain exports and other things.” Food products from Ukraine to avoid the global food crisis.

“First of all, we need to look at the dialogue with Russia, and whether it is possible to agree on the export of grain from Ukraine,” she stressed in an interview with Reuters.

It is reported that Russia’s special military operation and the sanctions imposed on it by the United States of America and the European Union have led to the cessation of grain supplies, which increases the risk of a food crisis in several countries. in Africa and the Middle East. Wheat and corn prices are up 30% since the start of the year as the fighting impedes free trade and disrupts key manufacturing operations. In this regard, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization recommended that countries dependent on food supplies from Russia and Ukraine look for alternatives and diversify production.