The European Union accused Russia of exacerbating the global food crisis

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has placed the responsibility for the global food crisis on Russia.

Earlier, Moscow announced its decision not to extend the “grain deal.” According to the EU’s chief diplomat, Russia is effectively unilaterally blocking one of the key export routes for Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea and bears exclusive responsibility for disruptions in grain supplies worldwide and the rise in food prices.

He stated that Russia’s actions will lead to a food crisis around the world, and that Russia continues to use hunger as a weapon.

Josep Borrell also accused Russia of deliberately destroying grain storage infrastructure in port cities in southern Ukraine, particularly in Odessa. Borrell emphasized that these actions by Russia exacerbate the global food crisis.