warns Zelensky: Ukraine may lose tens of millions of tons of grain

Ukraine could lose tens of millions of tons of grain due to Russia's blockade at its Black Sea ports, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Ukrainian leader said: “Russia does not allow ships to enter or leave, it is controlling the Black Sea. Russia wants to fully block our country's economy. ”

Ukraine and Russia play a key role in world food production, representing 53% of global trade in sunflower oil and seeds, and 27% in wheat, according to the United Nations, writes Sky News.

However, concerns are growing that war can cause a food crisis that will affect Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Last week, Norwegian company chief executive Yara, one of the world's biggest garbage producers, warned that the impact of the war on Ukraine on global food safety would be “dramatic”.

Svein Tore Holsether said: “Although Yara's business is flexible and flexible, the impact of the war on global food safety will be dramatic. We repeat our calls for the government's move to strengthen food supply chains and reduce dependence on Russia. ”