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Kaja Kallas Warns of Global Food Security Shock as Russian Blockade Impacts Black Sea Trade

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas warned that Russian strikes on grain ships in the Black Sea could cause a worldwide food security shock. During a meeting in Ireland, Kaja Kallas noted that the blockade is hindering Ukraine's ability to sell grain to global clients, including Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Yemen, and Indonesia.

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The escalation has left scores of maize, barley, and wheat piling up inside Ukraine. While Ukraine previously exported 6 million tonnes of agricultural and steel products monthly via three ports, it now trades about 4.5 million tonnes through alternative routes. These

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