The ongoing obstruction of Ukrainian agricultural exports by Russia, including attacks on Black Sea ports and inland logistics, is severely impacting international food supplies. By targeting critical infrastructure such as warehouses and transport routes, Russia has significantly hindered the movement of grain and oilseeds during the vital harvest season. This disruption has caused global market volatility and rising prices, disproportionately affecting vulnerable nations. With August grain exports falling by half compared to previous periods, the situation exacerbates existing global hunger issues. As international markets tighten, the resulting scarcity of essential food products and fertilizers highlights the fragility of global supply chains. Bangladesh and other import-dependent countries are cautioned to monitor these developments closely, as the inability to export Ukrainian agricultural goods directly threatens food stability and affordability on a worldwide scale.
Source : Prothom Alo
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