Ukrainian foreign minister: restoring freedom of navigation in Black Sea is among urgent global priorities

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has discussed global food security, including Russian attacks on Ukraine's maritime corridor, with Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP).

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Russia is deliberately attacking Ukraine's maritime corridor, ports, and agricultural infrastructure in an attempt to disrupt grain exports. Food security must never become a hostage to Russian aggression or a weapon of blackmail."

Details: Sybiha stressed that the consequences of Russian strikes will be felt far beyond the Black Sea region, as Ukraine supplies a significant share of grain and sunflower oil to global markets. These exports are vital for millions of people, particularly in Africa and other regions.

Quote: "Restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, protecting Ukraine's ports, and holding Russia accountable are urgent global priorities."

Previously: In late July, Sybiha called on the world to respond to Russia's terror campaign against Kyiv's Black Sea maritime corridor.

Background:

• A Russian drone attacked a civilian vessel flying the Tanzanian flag as it headed for a Ukrainian port. The captain was killed and three crew members were injured.
• In July, Russian missiles hit the cargo vessel Golden Leo near the port of Odesa. Nine crew members and the Ukrainian sea pilot were killed, with eight sailors rescued.

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