UK PM Starmer Condemns Russia’s Indiscriminate Strikes On Black Sea Ports

Russian attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea ports have increased rapidly, causing severe delays in delivering crucial aid to Palestinians and grain supplies to the Global South.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that these attacks threaten global food security as Russian President Vladimir Putin increases his campaign against Ukraine.

Starmer says that Russian attacks in the Black Sea have damaged six civilian vessels and grain facilities since September 1. According to British Defence Intelligence, Russian bombs damaged at least four cargo vessels between October 5 and 14.

The Prime Minister said that these attacks impact millions of vulnerable people in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

He added that Russian attacks had delayed the departure of the MV SHUI SPIRIT, which was carrying vegetable oil for the World Food Programme in Palestine, and vessels carrying grain for Egypt and other World Food Programme shipments bound for southern Africa.

Ukraine is a major provider of wheat and corn, exporting over six million tons of grain per month before the Russian invasion in 2022.

Though the war continues, grain sales remain crucial for Ukraine’s economy. After the collapse of a United Nations-backed grain export initiative last year, Ukraine has opened a new shipping corridor in the Black Sea for grain transportation.

Starmer criticized the Kremlin’s actions, describing them as a risk to global food security in an attempt to force Ukraine into submission.

He expressed concern that Russia’s attacks clashed with the harvest season when Ukraine’s agricultural produce is extremely important for world food security. He also mentioned that rumours say the Kremlin has reached out to North Korea for troops.

Starmer condemned Russia’s disregard for international laws and United Nations principles, claiming that their illegal invasion and ruthless behaviour in Ukraine show a lack of regard for human life and global consequences.

Reference: UK Gov

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