"Global Food Crisis Looms as Russia Withdraws from Ukrainian Grain Deal"

Russia is facing pressure from China, Western nations, and developing countries at the UN Security Council to prevent a global food crisis and resume Ukrainian grain shipments. The U.N. and council members criticized Russia for attacking Ukrainian ports and violating international humanitarian law. Russia suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative, citing obstacles in shipping its food and fertilizer to global markets. China urged Russia and the U.N. to work together to resume exports from both countries to maintain international food security. The U.S. accused Russia of using the Black Sea as blackmail and called for negotiations to resume. Developing countries warned of the impact of the cutoff in Ukrainian grain shipments, which has led to a rise in wheat prices. The U.N. warned of catastrophic consequences if a military incident occurs in the Black Sea.