The Daily Russia’s Newest Target: The Global Food Supply
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Jul 25, 2023 
Marc Santora, the Ukraine correspondent for The New York Times, lends his expertise on the fallout from the collapse of the grain deal between Russia and Ukraine. He discusses how this breakdown intensifies the global food supply crisis, with millions at risk. Santora highlights Russia's aggressive tactics in the Black Sea, particularly the attacks on Odesa, aimed at crippling Ukraine's grain exports. The conversation also touches on Turkey's pivotal role in negotiations and the rising tensions that complicate safe shipping routes.
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Global Food Supply Disruption
- Russia and Ukraine are key global food suppliers, producing significant percentages of wheat, barley, corn, and sunflower oil.
- The war and resulting blockade severely disrupted this supply chain, causing global food prices to soar.
International Pressure and Mediation
- The war's disruption of food exports from Ukraine and fertilizer from Russia created global pressure to find a solution.
- Turkey, due to its control over Black Sea access, became a key mediator in negotiations.
Fragile Agreement
- The signing ceremony of the grain deal highlighted the deep divisions between Russia and Ukraine.
- The two countries signed separately, never interacting directly, signifying the deal's fragility.