"Russia-Ukraine War's Impact on Global Food Insecurity Takes Center Stage as U.S. Assumes UN Security Council Presidency"

The United States assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August, with the collapse of the Black Sea Grain Initiative topping the agenda. The initiative, which facilitated the transport of agricultural products from Ukraine and Russia to food-insecure countries, fell apart last month, raising concerns about global food insecurity. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, criticized Russia's exit from the deal and called for its reversal. The U.S. aims to address human rights and mitigate food insecurity during its presidency.