Civilians Bear Brunt of Rising Hostilities in Ukraine, Black Sea Port Attacks, UN Officials Warn, as Security Council Speakers Decry Impact on Global Food Security
• Intensified hostilities in Ukraine and surrounding areas are devastating civilians and threatening global food security, according to senior UN officials. • The conflict has led to a 20 per cent spike in wheat prices since the start of July, as well as attacks on third-party merchant vessels. • UN officials warned the Security Council about the impact of these hostilities, citing the imperiled global food security as a major concern.
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