The Russian Federation has backpedalled on the agreement to safeguard Ukrainian grain exportsHours after backing out of the Black Sea grain deal, the warring nation fired several missiles at Ukraine's grain infrastructureThe devastation of the attacks will ripple far beyond Eastern Europe and have dire consequences for food security in parts of AfricaODESA - Hours after backing out of the acclaimed Black Sea deal, Russia began targeting Ukraine's grain exports through a series of missile attacks. Source: UGCThe deal between the two warring countries was brokered by the United Nations and guaranteed safe passage for Ukraine's exports across the Black Sea. Never miss important updatesVladimir Putin cites "political blackmail" after breaking grain agreementOn Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries of the Black Sea grain deal as a tool for "political blackmail". Wheat output is forecast to drop to 17.5 million tonnes in the 2023-2024 season from 33 million tonnes in the 2021-2022 season. For corn, production is expected to fall to 25 million tonnes from 42 million tonnes.

Source: Daily Nation July 25, 2023 13:54 UTC