Russia announced on July 17 it would not renew the Black Sea grain deal under the current conditions, sparking fears for food safety, particularly in parts of the Global South.
Wheat prices have risen sharply on global markets after Russia said it would treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets, BBC reported. Moscow pulled out of a deal this week that had guaranteed safe passage for grain shipments through the Black Sea.
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