"Global Pressure Mounts on Russia to Prevent Food Crisis and Resume Ukrainian Grain Shipments"

Russia faced pressure 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. The U.N. warned of catastrophic consequences if a military incident occurs in the Black Sea. China urged Russia and the U.N. to work together to resume exports from both countries for international food security. The U.S. accused Russia of using the Black Sea as blackmail and called for negotiations to resume. Developing countries expressed concerns about the impact of the grain cutoff on wheat prices and food insecurity. Russia listed conditions for rejoining the grain deal, including the lifting of Western sanctions and the resolution of banking and fertilizer issues. The U.N. condemned Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and urged restraint to prevent a larger humanitarian crisis. The cutoff of grain shipments has already led to civilian casualties, damage to infrastructure, and a spike in wheat prices.