Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Department of State: "As we have consistently made clear, no G7 sanctions are in place on Russian food and fertilizer exports".

US Department of State Statement: The United States deeply regrets Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Russian government’s continued weaponization of food harms millions of vulnerable people around the world.

Since  August 2022, the Black Sea Grain Initiative has shipped over 32 million metric tons of Ukrain…