Official says no solution to food crisis seen without Russian grain

MOSCOW, Jul 21 (PRIME) -- No advancements in the global food crisis are possible unless the issues with Russian grain and fertilizers are solved, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said on Thursday.

"I do not think that the issue may be solved by the supplies of Ukrainian grain. Without exports of Russian grain and fertilizers, it will be hard to expect any advancement in this issue," Rudenko said.

The official added that Russia is discussing the problems with its grain and fertilizers with the U.N.

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