Pope Francis urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine

He Pope Francisco urged the Russian authorities this Sunday to reactivate the agreement that authorized the grain export ukrainian through the Black Sea despite the war.

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“Let us not stop praying for the martyred Ukrainewhere war destroys everything, including wheatand this is a serious offense to Godbecause wheat is his gift to feed humanity, and the cries of millions of hungry brothers and sisters rise to heaven.”said during the prayer of Angelusbefore thousands of people gathered in the square Saint Peter.

“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federationso that the initiative of the Black Sea and wheat can be transported safely”, insisted the Argentine pontiff, 86 years old.

The export agreement, sealed in July 2022 with the mediation of Türkiye and United Nationsexpired on July 17 after Moscow refused to extend it.

Russia He had been complaining for months that his interests were not being respected, which included lifting the obstacles to exporting Farm products and fertilizers.

The agreement eased fears of a global food crisis after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and allowed the export of more than 32 million tons of Ukrainian grain.

The Russian decision not to prolong it caused an increase in grain prices and it affected the poorest countries above all.

Source: Elcomercio

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