US urges Russia to meet food security commitments

This Wednesday the United States celebrated the departure causethe first grain ship to leave a Ukrainian port since the start of the Russian invasion in late February, and urged Russia to meet its food security commitments.

“This is only the first step, and the further implementation of the agreement, with the assistance of UN dated July 21 is important for strengthening food security around the world,” said the Minister US stateAnthony Blinken.

The inspection of the vessel, which left the port of Odessa on the first day with a cargo of about 27,000 tons of corn, ended on Wednesday in the Bosphorus, and the vessel continues its journey to Lebanon.

corridor between Kyiv D Moscow

This ship is under the flag Sierra Leoneopens a corridor agreed between Kyiv D Moscowthrough the mediation of Ankara under the auspices of United Nations.

“Russia must fulfill their obligations, including by facilitating the unimpeded export of agricultural products from the Black Sea ports,” he stressed. Blinkenwho congratulated UN Already Turkey for mediating the diplomacy that led to this “major step”.

The official called Russia “to fulfill our obligations” and facilitate the “unhindered export” of agricultural products from the ports of the Black Sea, as well as to put an end to the attacks that “destroy Ukraine’s agricultural land and destroy agricultural infrastructure.”

“Bye Russia continue its aggression, the Ukrainian people and the most vulnerable segments of the world’s population will continue to suffer from its consequences,” he added.

EFE