Representatives of Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, the US and the EU discuss Ukrainian grain exports at a special meeting

A special meeting was held in the Romanian city of Galati with the participation of representatives of Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, the United States and the EU to discuss the export of Ukrainian grain. This is stated in a message on the website of the United States Embassy in Ukraine.

It is noted that the meeting was attended by the US State Department’s Coordinator for Sanctions, Ambassador Jim O’Brien, US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, US Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalek, and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission to Moldova Mary Alexander, as well as Sorin Grindeanu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Romania, Oleksandr Kubrakov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Vladimir Bolea, Vice Prime Minister of Moldova, and Magda Kopczyńska, Director General of the European Commission for Mobility and Transport.

“As Russia blatantly uses food as a weapon, with serious consequences for vulnerable populations around the world, the United States, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and the European Union are determined to confront its barbaric actions and work toward an effective solution. This multilateral high-level meeting underscores the need to support increased grain exports from Ukraine to ensure global food security… and demonstrates our shared commitment to bringing Ukrainian grain to market despite Russia’s efforts,” the statement said.

The embassy assured that the United States remains committed to partnering with the government and people of Ukraine, including through financial support and supplies, expanding alternative export routes, and modernizing Ukrainian border crossings.

It is also stated that the United States will help modernize critical infrastructure for rail, road, and transit transportation, expand access to railcar parts and rail assembly lines, and assist the private sector along the Danube in expanding export opportunities.

In addition, the United States has pledged to provide financial assistance to Ukraine’s neighbors to purchase vessels such as pilot boats, as well as to facilitate cross-border transshipment and transit.

“These measures mark progress in increasing grain exports from Ukraine.  However, Russia bears full responsibility for the sharp rise in food prices and the increased risk to vulnerable populations around the world,” the US Embassy emphasized.

It is emphasized that Russia blames sanctions for the food shortage it has created, but this is not true.

“The international community has not imposed sanctions on Russian agricultural exports, including fertilizer exports. The United States calls on Russia to immediately cease its attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and continue, expand, and fully implement the related agreement,” the statement said.

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