As terrified governments block exports due to price spikes, Russia has been accused of weaponizing world food supplies.

Fears are increasing that Russia’s war in Ukraine may lead to more nations imposing food export prohibitions; further limiting supply and driving up food prices.

Since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, more than a dozen countries, including Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, and India, have restricted shipments of several food essentials, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute, since grain prices have risen this year partially owing to the crisis.