Reaction to Russia’s decision: ‘Food is not a weapon’

Despite weeks of calls, Russia’s decision to suspend the Black Sea grain deal, which expired today, sparked a huge backlash.

The German government urged Russia to extend the agreement and called for the decision to be reviewed.

Austria also urged Russia to urgently extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement. The Austrian Foreign Ministry shared on Twitter about the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement with the hashtag “food is not a weapon”.

“We call on Russia to urgently accept the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. This is crucial for global food security. It also provides millions of tons of grain and seeds to those in need.

RUSSIA: CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT NOT FULFILLED

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made a statement on the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement, which has been extended until July 17, saying: “The grain corridor agreement actually came to an end, it stopped . Russia will immediately return to the grain agreement as soon as the relevant conditions are implemented. “The part of the agreement regarding Russia has not been fulfilled,” he said.

To reduce the impact of Russia’s attack on Ukraine on world food prices, the United Nations (UN), Russia, Turkey and Ukraine signed the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement with a ceremony in Istanbul on July 22. of 2022. (AGENCIES)