Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said discussions about food and agriculture should preclude blocking agricultural exports because such restrictions threaten food security across continents. He said Russia has up to 70 mln tonnes of agricultural produce to sell annually and Ukraine about 30 mln tonnes, and allowing exports would also serve their own interests.

2026-09-16

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said discussions about food and agriculture should preclude blocking agricultural exports because such restrictions threaten food security across continents. He said Russia has up to 70 mln tonnes of agricultural produce to sell annually and Ukraine about 30 mln tonnes, and allowing exports would also serve their own interests.