'Russia's conscious political choice is to 'weaponise'' grain exports and 'use them as a tool for blackmail against anyone that opposes its aggression' in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell said.
BELGIUM - Russia is putting the world at risk of famine through its blockade of Ukraine's shipments of grains and restrictions on its own exports, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Saturday.
"We are ready to work with the UN and our partners to prevent any unwanted impact on global food security," Borrell said in an article published on his official blog. The sanctions imposed by the EU "do not prohibit Russia to export any agricultural goods, payment for such Russian exports or the provision of seeds, provided that sanctioned individuals or entities are not involved". "We are fully aware that there is a 'battle of narratives' around this issue" of sanctions, Borrell continued. He added that it was imperative that Ukrainian exports be allowed to resume by ship.
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