War in Ukraine: after the Russian withdrawal from the agreement on grain exports, the unanimous condemnation of the EU

On Monday July 17, Russia announced that it had decided not to renew the agreement on Ukrainian grain exports. “The President of the European Commission described as ‘cynical’ the decision taken by Russia. Berlin believes that Russia threatens the whole world, while Paris asks Moscow to stop its blackmail”says journalist Julien Gasparutto, live from Brussels (Belgium), on Tuesday.

Terrestrial alternatives already exploited by Europeans

“To extend this agreement, Russia was effectively asking the Europeans to lift their sanctions which prevent it from exporting its food products or its fertilizers. But for the Twenty-Seven, it is out of the question. “Russia is solely responsible for the disruption of grain deliveries around the world,” the European Union (EU) said in a statement.continues Julien Gasparutto. “If this initiative cannot be pursued, the EU will therefore continue to develop land alternatives to help Ukraine export its cereals by truck or train. That’s what she’s been doing since the beginning of this war.”concludes the journalist.