British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged in a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to actively support the G20 efforts to bypass the grain blockade, a development noted by Reuters. The Prime Minister’s office confirmed that Sunak intends to back G20 countries in pushing through routes and arrangements that ensure grain can reach vulnerable regions despite the disruption, and to help secure access to vital food supplies for countries most affected by shortages, Reuters reported.
Before this exchange, it was reported that Russia had decided to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea and would resume attacks on Ukrainian ports, a move that disrupted the main grain export routes of Ukraine. This stance threatened not only farmers who rely on steady markets but also the stability of global food supplies, with many nations dependent on Ukrainian grain. Reuters documented how the blockade jeopardized farmers’ incomes and added pressure to the agricultural sector as a whole.
Experts warned that a significant number of farms could face insolvency if the export interruptions persist, a development that would reverberate through Ukraine’s economy and beyond. The broader implication is clear: food security and economic resilience are tightly linked, and restoring reliable grain shipments remains a central objective for Ukraine and its international partners, Reuters noted.
Authorities indicated that the last ship previously covered by the grain agreement had left the Black Sea, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dispute and its impact on trade flows. The situation continues to influence negotiations and the search for viable, humanitarian corridors that can keep grain moving to markets that depend on these shipments, Reuters observed.