Russia Creates Artificial Global Famine: Zelenskyi about Ukrainian Grain Supplies

In his traditional daily address on October 16th, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the President of Ukraine stressed that he expected new steps for increase of Ukrainian food export volume to the global markets.

"World Food Day is celebrated on October 16th. This day is established in memory of the establishment of the UN special structure dealing with poverty and famine - FAO. This is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. For decades, the world has worked to solve the problem of famine. And it is unlikely that any of the founders of the UN could have thought at the time that in the XXI century all of us in the world will again be forced to fight the threat of mass famine, moreover artificial famine! A famine for which only one country in the world is responsible - Russia - and its terrorist war against the free world", the President stressed.

According to Zelenskyi, Russia blocked Ukrainian ports and disrupted normal food supply chains.

"Fortunately, Ukrainian ports started working again for the export of agricultural products. Since July, we have been supplying exactly the amount of food that restores stability to the world market. And precisely to those segments of the food market that ensure the consumption of some of the most fragile countries in Africa and Asia. And although our export capabilities are still far from complete, we managed to export almost 8 million tons of food by sea - that's more than 300 ships. 60% of this volume was directed to Africa and Asia. This is the global mission of our country: and thanks to Ukrainian supplies, entire regions of the world maintain social and political security. And I want to thank everyone who ensures this: first of all our farmers, our transporters, port workers, our diplomats and government officials. Of course, our defenders, who hold the south and restore safety to the sea. And I want to thank our partners who managed to help with this initiative", Zelenskyi said.

In particular, the President of Ukraine expressed gratitude the UN Secretary-General Guterres and President of Turkey Erdoğan for helping with the grain export.

"We must do everything so that Ukrainian grain exports only expand. These are jobs for our people and export income. Plus funds to ensure a sowing campaign next year. And for the whole world this is one of the key guarantees of stability. The way Ukraine helps maintain normal life in the world only strengthens the reputation of our state and makes it easier for us to establish new ties in different regions. This upcoming week, I expect new international results for our state", Zelenskyi emphasized.

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