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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has accused Russia of committing “genuine war crimes” by blocking grain exports from Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“It is unimaginable that millions of tons of wheat remain trapped in Ukraine while the rest of the world is starving. “This is a real war crime,” Borrell said at the start of a meeting between the European bloc’s foreign ministers, which is being held in Luxembourg this time.<\/p>\n
Ministers are expected to discuss routes for millions of tonnes of grain found in Ukraine, which have been blocked at Black Sea ports by Russian forces.<\/p>\n
Ever since Russia launched its unprovoked attack on Ukraine and blocked its ports, grain shipments have been blocked, making it impossible to export more than 20 million tonnes of wheat.<\/p>\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Western allegations that Moscow is responsible for the sharp rise in grain prices due to blockades at ports.<\/p>\n
He claimed last week that Russia is ready to guarantee the transit of grain ships through the Black Sea and that Ukraine has alternatives by land.<\/p>\n
Western experts believe that such a thing is difficult to achieve.<\/p>\n
Moscow had initially demanded the lifting of economic sanctions in exchange for grain exports.<\/p>\n
Borrell has said that Russia’s actions, not those of the West, should be blamed on the worsening food crisis.<\/p>\n
International cereal prices are steadily rising and key importers such as the Middle East and Africa risk shortages.<\/p>\n
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