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Russia's blockade of Ukraine's grain hits countries around the world

Data: FAO; Table: Jacque Schrag/Axios

The U.S. and Ukraine are accusing Russia of "blackmail" and "exporting starvation" by preventing most Ukrainian agricultural exports through a blockade of Black Sea ports.

Why it matters: Many countries in the developing world are highly reliant on Ukraine's wheat, sunflower oil and other exports. Without them on the market, prices are rising and the global food crisis is getting worse.

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