Russia has decided to halt the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a wartime deal that allowed the flow of grain from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The halt is due to Russia’s demands for its own agricultural shipments to be prioritized. Despite this, Russia has been shipping record amounts of wheat and fertilizer. The accord, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last summer, provided assurances for the safe shipping of food from the Black Sea region. The agreement also facilitated the movement of Russian food and fertilizer. Both Russia and Ukraine are major global suppliers of affordable food products, but food insecurity is growing due to rising prices and climate-related issues. The loss of the Black Sea deal will worsen the situation for countries facing high debt levels and climate fallout. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that 45 countries require outside food assistance, with high food prices contributing to hunger in those places. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed three Ukrainian ports to export over 32 million metric tons of grain and other food, with more than half going to developing nations. However, the deal has faced setbacks, with Russia temporarily pulling out in November before rejoining and extending it. The amount of grain shipped per month has decreased since its peak in October, and Ukraine has accused Russia of preventing new ships from joining the initiative. Russian wheat shipments, on the other hand, have reached all-time highs.
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