Ukraine’s head of the presidential office said on Tuesday that Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal exposed Moscow’s aim to “put at risk the lives of 400 million people who depend on food exports”. Ukrainians”.
Moscow withdrew from the deal on Monday due to widespread condemnation from Kiev and its allies, who warned that the move could worsen food insecurity and raise prices.
“The world must realize that Russia’s goal is to starve and kill people,” Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said in a Telegram post.
“They need waves of refugees. This is how they want to weaken the West.”
VIDEO – Russia announces suspension of grain deal with Ukraine
The deal
The deal, negotiated last year by Turkey and the United Nations, allowed Kiev to export grain from its ports and sail safely across the Black Sea after Moscow blocked docks in the region.
The agreement had been renewed three times, but Russia argued that it was disadvantaged in exporting its own products.
At the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated he would not renew the pact, saying its main objective – providing grain to countries in need – “has not been realised”.
Source: CNN Brasil
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