![]() However, it is evident that Putin is primarily focused on domestic economic benefit rather than wide global implications of his actions. Many of the poorest countries in the world whose populations face starvation lie in Africa - a traditional region of tacit support for Russia that Putin risks alienating. Ukraine is the seventh biggest exporter of grain in the world, so by targeting Ukrainian grain and reducing global supply, Russia has forced up global prices.īut, as the world's largest exporter of grain, Russia has much to gain from higher global prices.įor Western nations, the increased costs adds a few pence to the price of a loaf of bread however, for the world's poorest nations the results are devastating. Weaponising food is in direct contravention of the Geneva Convention and is against international law. But actions speak louder than words.Įver since withdrawing from the deal, Russia has been pounding the Ukrainian port of Odesa and targeting grain storage warehouses. Even China - a traditional ally of Russia - has applied pressure to get both sides back to the negotiating table. ![]() Russia claims that it remains open to renegotiating the grain deal provided its demands are satisfied, and the UN Security Council has also encouraged all parties to explore options. ![]() Is his tactic of once again targeting grain stores his attempt to recreate a man-made famine (like the Soviets did in the 1930s)?Īlongside this, reader Jay asked: In stopping the grain deal does Putin risk alienating the African nations that have refused to condemn him? Reader Robert Brockman wrote in to ask: We know Putin has a love for history, especially of the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire. ![]() Every day we put one of your questions to our analysts or correspondents - today military analyst Sean Bell tackles two for one. ![]()
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