Russia has decided to suspend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a wartime deal that allowed grain to be shipped from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This has led to rising concerns about food insecurity and higher food prices in these regions. Russia claims that restrictions on shipping and insurance have hindered its own exports of food and fertilizer, which are vital to the global food chain. The accord, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last year, aimed to facilitate the movement of food from the Black Sea region and provided assurances for safe passage of ships. This move by Russia comes at a time when food insecurity is growing and many developing countries are struggling due to high debt levels and climate issues. The loss of the Black Sea deal will exacerbate these problems. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has reported that 45 countries require outside food assistance, and high local food prices have contributed to hunger in these places. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed Ukrainian ports to export food to the world, with more than half of it going to developing nations. However, the deal has faced setbacks and Russia has previously withdrawn and extended its participation, leading to fluctuations in the volume of grain shipped.
National: Russia puts global food security at risk as they suspend black sea grain deal
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