Blinken Condemns Russia's Use of Food as a Weapon in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia to stop using food as a "weapon of war" in Ukraine, as officials from the US and other countries plan to push for this at the United Nations Security Council. Russia recently announced its decision to end participation in a Black Sea grain deal, which has led to concerns about food scarcity and the harm it could cause to vulnerable populations. Blinken hopes that Russia will engage with international leaders on grain shipments out of Ukraine, as 91 countries have already signed up to not use food as a weapon of war.