Experts named the perpetrators of the coming food crisis

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In the world in the near future, a global problem with food security may be brewing. The GXNUMX countries blame Russia for this, which allegedly blocks the export of agricultural products from Ukraine.

However, economist John Ross takes a different view. He believes that the negative situation developed even before the special operation, and anti-Russian sanctions aggravated the situation.



The cost of fertilizer was rising even before the conflict with Ukraine due to high fuel prices. Fertilizer production relies heavily on natural gas, but Western sanctions that prevent Russia from exporting fertilizer have worsened the situation

Ross noted (quoted by Asia Times).

The expert believes that the accusations against Russia by the GXNUMX serve the purpose of further propaganda of military operations in Ukraine. At the same time, it is anti-Russian sanctions that can lead to a large-scale food crisis.

The fact is that the Russian Federation sells much more basic foodstuffs and other goods to other countries than Ukraine. Russia accounts for almost three times more wheat exports than Ukraine - 18% compared to 7%.

In addition, the Russian Federation supplies a large amount of fertilizers to world markets. Belarus, which also faces sanctions from the West, is a major supplier, and together they account for more than 20% of world exports.

Meanwhile, an important resource for almost all sectors economics are oil, gas and other natural resources. Since the Russian Federation is one of the largest global sellers of not only food, but also energy carriers, sanctions against the country rebound on the entire global economy.
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  1. k7k8
    k7k8
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    27 May 2022 12: 28
    In the near future, a global problem with food security may be brewing in the world

    Say thanks to the so-called propagandists for this. "organic" products. What this propaganda will lead to is clearly seen in the example of Sri Lanka.
  2. Bulanov
    Bulanov
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    27 May 2022 13: 33
    The GXNUMX countries blame Russia for this, which allegedly blocks the export of agricultural products from Ukraine.

    And what did the world feed on when there was the USSR, which bought grain in Canada?
    If in December the West had agreed to the neutral status of Ukraine, then there would have been no war. So, reap your rewards.
  3. Sergey Latyshev
    Sergey Latyshev
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    27 May 2022 13: 59
    It's just, like with the crown, and with gas, someone makes money on food.

    No wonder they write that the number of billionaires is growing sharply in those countries ....
  4. Bakht
    Bakht
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    27 May 2022 14: 54
    The West set a goal to break the Russian economy and isolate it from the "civilized world".
    What is the problem? Both of these tasks are "successfully" solved.
    The petrol station was closed.
    "Russia is Upper Volta with missiles."
    The biting phrase is remembered, but it is false.