As foodgrain continues to remain blocked in the Black Sea port due to the Ukraine war, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that "Africa is actually a hostage".

"This war may seem very distant to you and your countries. But the food prices that are catastrophically rising have already brought (the war) to the homes of millions of African families," the Ukraine president told the African Union.

Zelensky asserted that the "unjust level of food prices" was caused due to the Russian war which was being "painfully felt on all continents. Unfortunately, this can be a particular problem for your countries."&nbsp;

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The Ukraine president claimed 25 million tonnes of foodgrain was being blocked by Russia as he informed that "complex, multilevel negotiations" were underway with Russian authorities to lift the blockade of Ukrainian ports but he conceded that no progress has been made so far.

"Food crisis in the world will continue as long as this colonial war continues," Zelensky told the African countries.

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Russia has blockaded the Black Sea port since February when President Putin declared a "special military operation" against Ukraine with&nbsp;several Russian warships reportedly deployed in the area.

Meanwhile, Russia said "the possibility of famine" was the "fault of Western regimes". The Russian foreign ministry blamed the Western nations for "systematic mistakes" in its agricultural policy while saying that it had created "short-sighted" financial and monetary mechanisms amid the pandemic.

The foreign ministry said it is "impossible" to isolate Russia, while adding, "what is possible is for the West to isolate itself. If they isolated anybody, they isolated themselves from us. It is the absolute truth." &nbsp;

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As foodgrain continues to remain blocked in the Black Sea port due to the Ukraine war, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that "Africa is actually a hostage".

As foodgrain continues to remain blocked in the Black Sea port due to the Ukraine war, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that "Africa is actually a hostage". "This war may seem very distant to you and your countries. But the food prices that are catastrophically rising have already brought (the war) to the homes of millions of African families," the Ukraine president told the African Union. Zelensky asserted that the "unjust level of food prices" was caused due to the Russian war which was being "painfully felt on all continents. Unfortunately, this can be a particular problem for your countries." Also Read: 'Network' holding $4.5bn assets linked to Vladimir Putin uncovered The Ukraine president claimed 25 million tonnes of foodgrain was being blocked by Russia as he informed that "complex, multilevel negotiations" were underway with Russian authorities to lift the blockade of Ukrainian ports but he conceded that no progress has been made so far. "Food crisis in the world will continue as long as this colonial war continues," Zelensky told the African countries. Watch: World marks refugee day amid Ukraine war Russia has blockaded the Black Sea port since February when President Putin declared a "special military operation" against Ukraine with several Russian warships reportedly deployed in the area. Meanwhile, Russia said "the possibility of famine" was the "fault of Western regimes". The Russian foreign ministry blamed the Western nations for "systematic mistakes" in its agricultural policy while saying that it had created "short-sighted" financial and monetary mechanisms amid the pandemic. The foreign ministry said it is "impossible" to isolate Russia, while adding, "what is possible is for the West to isolate itself. If they isolated anybody, they isolated themselves from us. It is the absolute truth." (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Africa is actually a hostage': Zelensky blames food crisis on Russia

Amid the war in Ukraine war, Russian President &nbsp;Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron that the West should halt weapons supply to Kyiv.

The Russian president accussed Ukraine of not being "serious work" on ending the war.

"The Russian side is still open to dialogue," Putin told Macron.

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Meanwhile, UK PM Boris Johnson while addressing the Ukraine Parliament said his country would be sending $376 million worth of military aid to the country.

"This is Ukraine's finest hour, that will be remembered and recounted for generations to come," Johnson told Ukraine's Parliament.

"The so-called irresistible force of Putin's war machine has broken on the immoveable object of Ukrainian patriotism and love of country," Johnson said echoing former prime minister Winston Churchill's wartime speech.

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The UK had earlier said it would be sending e armoured vehicles which can fire missiles including anti-tank missiles, air defence systems and explosives.

The UK will also reportedly send Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to Ukraine. Reports claim Britain is also reopening its embassy in Kyiv.

The development comes even as Russia continues its assult in on the Azovstal steel plant with artillery and planes.

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Amid the war in Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron that the West should halt weapons supply to Kyiv. The Russian president accussed Ukraine of not being "serious work" on ending the war.

Amid the war in Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron that the West should halt weapons supply to Kyiv. The Russian president accussed Ukraine of not being "serious work" on ending the war. "The Russian side is still open to dialogue," Putin told Macron. Also Read: Russia attacks Azovstal steel plant with artillery and planes Meanwhile, UK PM Boris Johnson while addressing the Ukraine Parliament said his country would be sending $376 million worth of military aid to the country. "This is Ukraine's finest hour, that will be remembered and recounted for generations to come," Johnson told Ukraine's Parliament. "The so-called irresistible force of Putin's war machine has broken on the immoveable object of Ukrainian patriotism and love of country," Johnson said echoing former prime minister Winston Churchill's wartime speech. Watch: Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Moscow resumes strikes on Mariupol steel plant The UK had earlier said it would be sending e armoured vehicles which can fire missiles including anti-tank missiles, air defence systems and explosives. The UK will also reportedly send Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to Ukraine. Reports claim Britain is also reopening its embassy in Kyiv. The development comes even as Russia continues its assult in on the Azovstal steel plant with artillery and planes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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