Time for grain deal over — Russia

The time for the grain deal has passed, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told a press conference.

Western Sanctions on Russia Cause Economic Disruption in EU: Duma Speaker

The law permitting the use of mealworm powder in food products, now in effect in the European Union, is a result of the West’s sanctions on Russia, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated in his Telegram channel.

Korea said Russia promised North Korea 700 thousand tons of rice

The Intelligence Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea said that the DPRK entered into a deal with Russia, according to which Moscow promised large food supplies to Pyongyang. 

West should connect Russian bank to SWIFT or keep silent about food security — MFA

Western countries should reconnect Russian Agricultural Bank (Rosselkhozbank) to SWIFT or stop talking about global food security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters when commenting on the statement on SWIFT’s readiness to connect the bank’s subsidiary within a month.

Italy Calls A Crisis Meeting After Staple Food Prices Jump 20%

Consumers in some countries might not bat an eye at rising macaroni prices. But in Italy, where the food is part of the national identity, skyrocketing pasta prices are cause for a national crisis.

Vessels with grain from Ukraine bypass the starving countries of Africa: MoFA Ru

The Russian Foreign Ministry questioned the sincerity of Western countries' statements about the positive impact of the "grain deal" on world food security.

African Leaders Shun Zelensky | Farsnews Agency

Just a handful of African heads of state tuned in to personally listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he accused Russia of holding their continent “hostage”, amid ongoing Western attempts to pin the blame for the global food crisis solely on Moscow.

Putin blames US for grain market disruption | Al Arabiya English

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday in his speech to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia was not to blame for rising prices on the global grain market.

Kremlin: No definite agreements yet on transportation of grain from Odessa- TASS

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that there was still no clear-cut timeframe for resumption of grain exports from the port of Odessa as Ukraine should first clear of mines all approaches to sea ports.

New Int. Coalition to send warships to export grain from Ukraine: EU summit

 

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The Netherlands Would Need Assurances From Russia To Escort Ukrainian Grain - Minister - UrduPoint

The Netherlands would mull the possibility to join a coalition to send warships to escort Ukrainian grain supplies but would need assurances from Russia and, "ideally, involvement from Turkey," Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said.

Sanctions Against Russia Affecting All, Global Food Crisis Looming-Malis Foreign Minister - UrduPoint

Western sanctions have paralyzed the economic system, which has already affected poorer countries and could cause a global food crisis, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told Sputnik.

Ukrainian PM, European Council president discuss issues of Ukraine's agri exports - China.org.cn

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and visiting European Council President Charles Michel on Monday discussed steps to solve the issues concerning Ukraine's agricultural exports, the government press service reported.

Residents of Syria’s E Ghouta Running Out of Food, Essentials – Russian Military

The fourth five-hour “humanitarian pause” began in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Damascus time (07:00 GMT), civilians, who are practically facing the occupation by militants, are running of food and essentials, the Russian Center for Syrian reconciliation said.

Norway to Launch $13M Upgrade of Doomsday Seed Vault ‘Crucial to Food Safety’

Norway is planning on spending $12.7 million to to upgrade the doomsday seed vault the country constructed 10 years ago.

North Korean Ruling Party Compares Possible US Maritime Blockade with Declaring War

"The [possible] maritime blockade by the United States is an absolutely unacceptable violation of state sovereignty… We will view the maritime blockade by the United States and their allies as an act of aggression against North Korea's sovereignty and as yet another official declaration of war," the Rodong Sinmun, which is the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the North Korean Workers' Party, said Sunday.

Projet de missiles vers Guam: Kim Jong-Un annonce mettre le projet sur pause

Kim Jong-Un a annoncé mardi mettre sur pause le projet nord-coréen de tirer des missiles près du territoire américain de Guam mais averti que cet exercice hautement provocateur irait de l'avant en cas de nouvelles "actions irresponsables" de Washington.

Yemen Grappling with World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis: UN

Yemen is grappling with the world's worst cholera outbreak amid the world's largest humanitarian crisis and crippling health, water and sanitation facilities in the Arab country, the United Nations warned.

Civiles en Alepo protestan contra corrupción y tiranía de los grupos armados

El martes por la tarde, cientos de civiles sirios llenaron las calles del distrito de Bustan al Qasir, en la parte Este de Alepo ocupada por terroristas y que se encuentra asediada en la actualidad por el Ejército sirio.

Venezuela gov't, opposition vow cooperation to improve food, medicine supply

Delegates of the Venezuelan government and the MUD opposition alliance agreed Saturday at the table of political dialogue to swiftly implement measures to improve the supply of food and medicines in a country suffering intense shortages of both.