NATO and EU urge Russia to urgently reinstate "grain agreement"

Reuters reports, referring to the statement of NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu.

"President Putin must stop turning food into weapons and stop his illegal war against Ukraine. We call on Russia to reconsider its decision and urgently renew the agreement, which will allow food to reach those who need it most", she said.

In addition, Lungescu also added that all members of Alliance support the agreement, which was reached with the help of Turkey, noting that grain exports from Ukraine as a result helped lower food prices around the world.

Also today on Twitter, Josep Borrell called on Russia to cancel its decision.

"Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea deal puts at risks the main export route of much needed grain and fertilisers to address the global food crisis caused by its war against Ukraine. The EU urges Russia to revert its decision", the message says.

Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea deal puts at risks the main export route of much needed grain and fertilisers to address the global food crisis caused by its war against Ukraine.

The EU urges Russia to revert its decision.

— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) October 30, 2022

• On Saturday, October 29, Russian side announced "suspension" of the obligations assumed within framework of the agreement on the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. 

• President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi is sure that Russian aggressor decided to disrupt "grain agreement" back in September.

• Kuleba commented on Russia's PR on the grain stolen in Ukraine. 

• Joe Biden said that hunger will increase in the world, due to Russia's decision to block grain agreement.