Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow will “carefully monitor” food exports to “enemy” countries while the West strikes the country. with Penalties over it’s a military Action in Ukraine.
“Regarding of global Lack of food, this year We have to be careful with Overseas supplies and carefully monitor these exports to countries Which is clearly hostile to us .Putin said at a meeting on Agriculture.
Russian leader also He said the country’s food production “fully” covered local needs and urged officials to increase production up import substitution.
“we need to set clear Objectives for Replacing imports and following them up persistently in The very near future, he said, referring to the “potential” of the country. in agriculture and industry science.
he is also He said it was important to “minimize negative externalities” for Russians who should Owns access To “high-quality and affordable food products, including fish products”.
“This is the key Mission for The current year. “
Developing and relying on imports countries It was strongly influenced by Russia military campaign in Ukraine – the two countries This Account for more from U.S quarter of The world’s annual wheat sales.
Suppliers problems caused The COVID-19 pandemic quickly worsened after Putin sent troops into pro-Western Ukraine on February 24, until send food prices higher.
Russia is a major producer of Fertilizer and financial And its logistical penalties also hit Exports, which could lead to reduced agricultural production elsewhere and increased fuel price Increases.
Putin said that logistical and insurance issues need To solve it to resume fertilizer exports.
“There is a shortage and people will buy He. She. Nobody wants that die of hunger said Putin.
