Germany: The government will try to help Ukraine export its grain

The German government wants to help Ukraine export grain that has been stranded in the country’s ports, said Agriculture Minister Cem Ezdemir earlier in the day, referring to “targeted attacks” by Russian forces on grain silos, fertilizer depots and crops. infrastructure.

“Behind these weapons is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to eliminate Ukraine as a future competitor,” Ezdemir told RND. people. In addition, he stressed, prices are constantly rising and this serves Russian interests.

The German minister also said that Germany would seek the commitment of its G7 counterparts that Ukraine’s access to international food markets would be guaranteed. The discussion will take place during the meeting of the G7 Agriculture Ministers, which will take place under the German Presidency on 13 and 14 May.

According to the UN Food Program, about 4.5 million tons of grain remain in Ukrainian ports and ships. Before the war, Ukraine was one of the largest producers of grain in the world and a major producer of corn.

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ

Source: Capital

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