Zelensky, Kariņš discuss Ukraine’s grain exports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš have discussed the situation with Ukraine’s grain exports and support for granting Ukraine EU candidate status.
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US Department of State: Russia’s disinformation cannot hide its responsibility for global food crisis
The United States condemns the Kremlin's widespread disinformation campaign aiming to blame the United States, the West, and Ukraine for the growing famine in Africa, the Middle East, and other regions.
21 June 2022
Emine Dzhaparova, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
We deserve to be a country that must join the EU
Russia must stop playing with global hunger - French Foreign Minister
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said that Russia must stop blocking Ukrainian seaports as this could lead to world hunger.
20 June 2022
Charles Michel invites EU leaders to attend summit that could become historic for Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel has published an invitation letter to the members of the Council ahead of their meeting in Brussels on June 23-24, 2022, that Michel believes could be of a great significance for Ukraine’s European integration.
Africa held hostage by Russia's war in Ukraine - Zelensky
In order to eliminate the threat of famine, Russia's efforts to return to the aggressive policy of colonialism must end.
German railway may help with Ukraine’s grain exports from July
The German railway is planning to assist with Ukraine’s grain exports, and relevant trial operations are expected to be completed in July 2022.
Ukraine exporting by land about 1.5 million tonnes of grain a month
Ukraine has recently exported by land an average of 1.5 million tonnes of grain a month.
EU extends sanctions over Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea by one year
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia over the attempted annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by one year, until June 23, 2023.
Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian grain exports “war crime” - Borrell
Russia's efforts to block Ukraine from exporting millions of tonnes of its grain constitute a war crime, EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said June 20.
19 June 2022
Russians steal dozens of thousand tonnes of sunflowers and grain from Luhansk Region – Haidai
In order to steal wheat from Luhansk Region, Russian invaders have hastily laid railroad tracks from the territory of Russia towards Starobilsk.
Johnson predicts long war with Russia, offers West a plan to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for long-term support for Ukraine amid a protracted war with Russia.
18 June 2022
Zelensky discusses with Odesa authorities grain export corridor, region’s defense
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday held a meeting with local authorities in Odesa to discuss measures for the region’s defense and the ways to set up a safe corridor for the exports of Ukrainian grains.
Zelensky arrives in Mykolayiv region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is on a working visit to Mykolaiv region.
Trading platform set up in EU to facilitate Ukrainian grain exports
The European Commission, jointly with V_labs and Rail Cargo Group, has launched the Grainlane trading platform, which will help optimize grain exports from Ukraine to EU member states.
17 June 2022
Johnson offers Zelensky major training program for Ukrainian forces
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to Kyiv proposed launching a major training operation for Ukrainian troops with the potential to train up to 10,000 soldiers every 120 days.
Britain wants to give Ukraine “strategic endurance” - Johnson
Great Britain seeks to ensure that Ukraine gains strategic endurance in its fight against Russian aggression.
16 June 2022
FM Kuleba outlines five results of today's talks between Zelensky and European leaders
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba outlined five results of President Volodymyr Zelensky's talks with the leaders of France, Romania, Germany, and Italy.
Romania ensured transit of over 1 million tonnes of grain from Ukraine - Iohannis
Romania has ensured the transit of more than one million tonnes of grain from Ukraine since the start of Russia's all-out offensive.
Britain eyeing more anti-ship missiles for Ukraine
Britain is considering sending additional anti-ship missiles to Ukraine, beyond the weapons it has already promised, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday.
Poland could build storage facilities for Ukrainian grain
It may take three to four months to set up temporary storage facilities for Ukrainian grain in Poland.
15 June 2022
Agrarian ministry: Ukraine preparing Plan B in case seaports can’t be unblocked for exports
Ukraine is already preparing additional grain storage facilities, which will help in the absence of exports through the country’s ports to preserve both last year's residues and the new crops, which will be actively harvested in a month.
14 June 2022
U.S. working on plan to deliver grain from Ukraine by rail - Biden
U.S. working on plan to deliver grain from Ukraine by rail - Biden
U.S. working on plan to deliver grain from Ukraine by rail - Biden
The United States, along with its allies and partners, is working to implement an alternative scheme for exporting grain from Ukraine by rail, which involves building temporary grain silos on Ukraine's borders.
EU considers offering Ukraine temporary grain storage capacities
The governments of EU member states are considering providing Ukraine with temporary modular structures for storing harvested grain.
U.S. to allocate $7.6B to tackle food crisis over next years
The United States, together will allies and partners, will act decisively in response to challenges posed by the global food crisis, which has accelerated after Russia unleashed the war against Ukraine.
13 June 2022
Ukraine expects to harvest up to 50M tonnes of grain this year
According to preliminary forecasts, the potential production of grain on the existing sown areas in Ukraine will be 48-50 million tonnes.
New maritime route: Ship with Ukrainian corn arrives in Spain - CNN
A ship carrying 18,000 tonnes of Ukrainian corn arrived early on June 13 at Spain's northwestern port of A Coruña, using a new maritime route.
12 June 2022
Grain exports: Erdogan announces new talks with Zelensky and Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss steps to establish exports of Ukrainian grain.
WTO members express solidarity with Ukraine, vow assistance
Over 50 WTO Members agreed a statement at the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in solidarity with Ukraine, promising support and assistance in agricultural exports and efforts to rebuild the country in a post-war period.