According to a US ambassador, VLADIMIR PUTIN may take steps to exacerbate the global “food security crisis” in the midst of the Ukraine conflict.
Food supply difficulties have been raised all across the world since Putin announced the commencement of his “special military operation” in Ukraine on February 24. On Thursday, April 21, some EU leaders stated that they believe Putin is purposefully causing a food security crisis in order to further destabilize the world and create new refugee flows to Europe.
Speaking in Brussels on Thursday, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said “it’s incumbent upon the international community to step up and take action to prevent a global food security crisis”.
The US Embassy in Italy added in a handout following the meeting: “Deputy Secretary Sherman condemned Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of choice against Ukraine and its brutal tactics, including egregious atrocities.
“The participants discussed the importance of providing further military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and to assist the millions who have been forced to leave their homes.
“They also discussed the imposition of additional sanctions and other economic measures to hold the Russian Federation accountable.
“All expressed concern over food security due to Russia’s war and pledged to work together to find solutions.”
It comes after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claimed Russia’s war is increasing the world’s “already dire” food shortages.
Ms. Yellen stated that prior to the war, over 800 million people, or 10% of the world’s population, were suffering from chronic food insecurity.
She told a panel that countries should avoid export bans, which might drive up prices even further, while increasing support for vulnerable people and smallholder farmers, a statement echoed by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
She then added “I want to be clear: Russia’s actions are responsible for this,” noting the US was working urgently with partners and allies to “help mitigate the effects of Russia’s reckless war on the world’s most vulnerable”.
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