At least 21,000 Mariupol civilians were killed during the weeks-long Russian siege, Ukrainian authorities have estimated. The consequences of the war are being felt far beyond Eastern Europe because shipments of Ukrainian grain are bottled up inside the country, driving up the price of food. The failure to ship it out is endangering the food supply in many developing countries, especially in Africa. “These are Russian ships and Russian missiles that are blocking the export of crops and grain,” Michel said. Follow AP’s coverage of the Ukraine war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraineCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2022 17:24 UTC