Russia pulled out of a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports after drone strikes against its naval vessels, a move that threatens to exacerbate the global food crisis and send prices soaring again.
“It’s purely outrageous,” President Joe Biden told reporters in Delaware. “It’s going to increase starvation.”
Saturday’s move came hours after Russia said Ukraine carried out an attack on its Black Sea fleet off Sevastopol, Crimea. Ukraine hasn’t confirmed its participation in the drone-led strike, but called for “tough international reaction” to Russia’s decision.
