Ukraine raises Black Sea shipping risks with Turkish ambassador
Ukraine's foreign minister warned Russia's blockade could make the Black Sea as vital to world food supply as the Strait of Hormuz.
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What happened
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha said the Black Sea could affect global food security in a way comparable to the Strait of Hormuz, citing Russia's blockade and efforts to obstruct Ukrainian farm exports. Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi raised the shipping issue earlier this week with Turkish Ambassador to Ukraine Fatma Ceren Yazgan, seeking ways to secure Black Sea shipping.
Why it matters
About $10 billion in Ukrainian exports is at risk, according to the reports. The disruption could affect global food supplies.
Coverage
- Ukraine, Turkey discuss securing Black Sea shipping as $10 billion in exports at risk (Kyiv Independent)
- FM Sybiha: Black Sea could become second Strait of Hormuz for global food security (Ukrinform)
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