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기사입력 : 2023.08.14 09:34
The EU warned that Russia is seeking to expand its influence by exploiting economic vulnerabilities in developing countries and global food insecurity, such as proposing grain exports at discounted prices.
In a recent letter to developing countries and G20 members, EU foreign and security policy chief Joseph Borrell warned that Russia is trying to expand its influence over developing countries by using food as a weapon, including discounted grain exports to economically vulnerable countries. This is because the rise in grain prices is becoming a reality due to food security concerns after Russia's dismantlement of the Black Sea grain agreement.
Borrell stressed that developing countries should insist on with a clear and unified voice Russia's return to the Black Sea grain agreement and the suspension of attacks on Ukraine's agricultural infrastructure.
The move came in response to Putin's comments last week that Russia is ready to become an alternative exporter of Ukrainian grain in terms of commercial trade and aid to African countries.
Earlier, Russia refused to extend the agreement, saying that the export of Russian fertilizers and grains promised by the Black Sea grain agreement has not been implemented successfully. Since then, Russia has launched attacks on major agricultural infrastructure in Ukraine. Global food security concerns have emerged as a global issue due to rising grain prices.
The EU says it has no plan to impose any sanctions on Russian grain and fertilizer exports to third countries. EU is doing its best to ensure that sanctions against Russia do not affect third countries' food security.
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