Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that Moscow is ready to end the blockade of Black Sea ports in Ukraine if the West relaxes its sanctions against Russia
The Foreign Minister has described Moscow’s latest offer as blackmail towards the international community.
This comes as the United Nations warns the block could intensify the global food crisis.
As 20 million tonnes of grain continue to be trapped in Ukrainian silos, international leaders fear that the naval blockade could lead to world grain shortages and further political instability.
Ukraine is one of the largest food suppliers in the world and is critical for the food distribution network.
Russia’s strong hold on the Black Sea ports has halted Ukrainian food export since the beginning of the war in February.
Samantha Hogan contributed to this article.
