Russia faced criticism in a recent UN Security Council meeting, with both its ally China and other nations urging Moscow to prevent a global food crisis and swiftly resume grain shipments from Ukraine. The UN and council members condemned Russia for attacking Ukrainian ports and destroying port infrastructure, which violates international humanitarian law. Additionally, the UN warned of the catastrophic consequences that a military incident in the Black Sea could have, following Russia’s declaration of wide areas in the sea as dangerous for shipping.
Russia has claimed that it suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative due to obstacles in shipping its food and fertilizer to global markets. The Kremlin stated that it would consider resuming Ukrainian shipments if progress is made in overcoming these obstacles, including in banking arrangements. China’s deputy UN ambassador emphasized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ commitment to ensuring that both Ukrainian grain and Russian food and fertilizer reach world markets. The hope is that Russia and the UN can soon collaborate to resume exports from both countries, particularly to alleviate the food crisis in developing nations and maintain international food security.
The US Ambassador accused Russia of using the Black Sea as a tool for political leverage and engaging in manipulative tactics. This accusation is supported by the fact that Russia is exporting more grain than ever before and at higher prices. The US Ambassador called on the Security Council and all UN member nations to encourage Russia to engage in sincere negotiations. Several developing countries expressed concern about the impact of the cutoff in Ukrainian grain shipments, as it has already led to an increase in wheat prices. The grain deal between Russia and Ukraine has played a crucial role in avoiding a spike in grain prices and mitigating the threat of food insecurity in drought-affected regions like the Horn of Africa.
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