UK condemns Russia's withdrawal from Black Sea Grain Agreement: Russians neglect needs of people worldwide
On Monday 17 July, James Cleverly, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, has condemned Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea grain initiative, which ensured the safe transportation of grain from Ukrainian Black Sea ports.
Source: Cleverly's statement, reported by European Pravda
Details: According to the Foreign Secretary, Britain condemns "in the strongest terms" Russia's decision to withdraw from the grain agreement, stressing that it is the illegal Russian war that impedes the free transportation of grain and other food products through the Black Sea.
He also recalled that since the beginning of the Black Sea initiative, more than 32 million tons of Ukrainian foodstuffs have been delivered to world markets.
Quote: "We call on Russia to rejoin the initiative that was developed by the UN in 2022 and allow unhindered grain exports.
Russia has been obstructing the proper functioning of the agreement for several months. By doing this, Russia serves its own interests and neglects the needs of all people around the world, in particular in the poorest countries, which end up paying higher food prices."
Details: The UK Foreign Secretary noted that amid restrictions on grain exports from Ukraine, "Russian food exports are at a higher level than before the invasion".
Background:
- On 17 July, the Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
- However, the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said that he believes the Russian president actually wants the so-called grain deal to be extended and intends to talk to him about it.
- According to a White House official, Russia's decision "will worsen food security and harm millions of vulnerable people around the world."
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