US Criticizes Russia's End to Grain Export Deal with Ukraine Amid Conflict

The United States has strongly criticized Russia's decision to end a deal to export grain safely from Ukraine, which is currently embroiled in a conflict.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described Russia's action as "weaponizing food" and said it would have a detrimental impact on the global food supply, causing prices to rise for the world's hungry.

Blinken said the move would have serious consequences for the people of Ukraine, who are already facing a humanitarian crisis due to the conflict.

The US Department of State has urged Russia to reconsider its decision and continue to support the export of grain from Ukraine.