Russian blockade of Ukraine grain exports a ‘real war crime’: Borrell

Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian grain exports is a “actual battle crime”, the EU’s high diplomat informed reporters forward of a gathering of international affairs ministers.

“It’s inconceivable, one can’t think about that thousands and thousands of tonnes of wheat stay blocked in Ukraine whereas in the remainder of the world persons are struggling starvation,” mentioned Borrell, urging Russia to unblock the ports.

“This can be a actual battle crime. So I can’t think about that this can final for much longer.”

Borrell warned of the “threat of an important famine” on this planet, however particularly in Africa.

“It’s the battle which is creating value will increase and shortage on vitality and meals,” Borrell mentioned, emphasising that the EU’s sanctions weren’t influencing the disaster as they do not goal meals or fertiliser.

He mentioned the EU supported the United Nations’ efforts to discover a answer to unblock the exports, which have been held up for the reason that starting of Russia’s invasion on the finish of February.

“The issue comes from the Russian blockade of the Ukrainian grain. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of wheat are being blocked.”

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