The U.S. State Department has assessed that grain exports from Ukraine via the Black Sea are a viable but challenging option and the West is discussing this issue.
Karen Donfried, U.S. State Department Assistant for European and Eurasian Affairs on Wednesday, said: “Russia’s actions (in Ukraine) are exacerbating the food security problem. This is something that (President Joe) Biden’s administration takes very seriously. There is no simple solution, this is why we are considering several possibilities, ”said the minister, citing the conduct of a humanitarian aid convoy accompanied by U.S. Navy ships to ensure the safe passage of Grain ships in the Black Sea are an option. .
“Is there any option that will allow grain to be delivered across the Black Sea? This is a practical option because… large amounts of grain can be obtained. But it is full of trade challenges, security challenges, and challenges. That is why these debates continue, ”Donfried asked. . “The European Union is very interested in this and is considering whether there are ways to export more grain by land. They have a wide variety of ideas… This issue is on the agenda of all countries in the world, ”he said. .
“We are very focused here on allies, partners, the United Nations and the European Union, but there are no simple answers and I can’t tell you what the best solution is right now.”
It is noteworthy that Russia has denied Western and Ukrainian accusations about the food crisis and confirmed its readiness to guarantee the passage of Ukrainian grain ships if Ukraine removes mines from its ports.
He also indicated the possibility of grain export through the Russian-controlled ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk and on the territory of Belarus.
Source: TASS
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