An unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia has been extended.
Russia has complained that shipments of its fertilizers – also critical to the global food chain – are not getting to global markets, which has long been an issue under the deal that first took effect in August and was renewed for another four months in November.
The crisis has left an estimated 345 million people facing food insecurity, according to the U.N.’s World Food Program. The agreements also have faced setbacks since it was brokered by the U.N. and Turkey: Russia pulled out briefly in November before rejoining and extending the deal. In the past few months, inspections meant to ensure ships only carry grain and not weapons have slowed down.Article content
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