The Truth of the Matter
Russia’s Food War
Mar 7, 2024
Caitlin Welsh, Director of CSIS' Global Food and Water Security Program, discusses Russia's strategic use of food as a weapon in Ukraine, impacting global food security and political relations. Topics include targeting Ukraine's agriculture, Russia's tactics to undermine exports, and Ukraine's resilience amidst conflict.
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- Russian attacks on Ukraine's agriculture impact global food security by reducing exports and increasing food prices.
- Russia strategically uses food exports to vulnerable countries in Africa to gain political leverage amid conflict and global unrest.
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Impact of Russia's Targeting on Ukraine's Agriculture Sector
Russian attacks on Ukraine's agricultural production and transport infrastructure have significantly reduced its farmed area, leading to a decrease in production and exports. Targeting of fields through munitions and landmines has caused visible scars of abandoned farmland along the front lines. The war has caused Ukraine's wheat exports to drop by 11% and corn exports by 15%, making it the most mined country globally and impacting global agriculture markets.
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