Zelenskyy Says Africa Being Held 'Hostage' by Russia's War

2022-06-20

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of holding Africa "hostage" by blocking wheat deliveries and contributing to rising food prices on the continent.

In a video speech to African Union leaders Monday, Zelenskyy said, "This war may seem very distant to you and your countries. But catastrophically, rising food prices have already brought it home to millions of African families."

He said Ukraine is holding "complex multilevel negotiations" to try to end Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports.

"But there is no progress yet. ... That is why the global food crisis will continue as long as this colonial war continues," he said.