Russian Blockade of Ukraine Food Exports in Black Sea Port Will Have Deadly Consequences for Hunger-Stricken Countries, Warns International Rescue Committee
June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022
NEW YORK, June 15 (TNSres) -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
As Black Sea ports in Ukraine - harboring up to 98% Of Ukraine's grain and wheat exports - remain under blockade, those already facing dire food insecurity will suffer the most, warns IRC. With Ukraine producing much of the world's grain, wheat and fertilizer, food prices worldwide have already skyrocketed by 41%, and an additional 47 million people are projected to experien . . .
As Black Sea ports in Ukraine - harboring up to 98% Of Ukraine's grain and wheat exports - remain under blockade, those already facing dire food insecurity will suffer the most, warns IRC. With Ukraine producing much of the world's grain, wheat and fertilizer, food prices worldwide have already skyrocketed by 41%, and an additional 47 million people are projected to experien . . .