French President Emmanuel Macron invited Putin to prepare a draft UN Security Council resolution to free grain from blocked Ukrainian ports, Voice of America reports..

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He also stated that after the adoption of the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia, nothing can be ruled out in terms of additional sanctions in the coming weeks..

Speaking to reporters after the EU summit in Brussels, Macron also expressed hope that an agreement could be reached with Russia in the coming days and weeks to secure more food exports from Ukraine..

He said recent talks on the issue between the presidents of Russia and Turkey had led to "

“I hope that in the next few days or weeks it will be possible to resolve this situation,” Macron added..

During his most recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Macron said he suggested Putin prepare a draft UN Security Council resolution providing a framework for releasing grain from Ukraine's blockaded ports..

“Ukrainians must be given security guarantees so that their ships are not attacked,” Macron said. “Now we are waiting for Russia’s response on this issue and are in touch with the UN Secretary General.”.

In connection with the large-scale war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, as well as a number of natural factors. world food prices are rising rapidly. A number of countries in Africa and Asia are already on the verge of starvation.

As reported, in April this year, the average value of the FAO Food Price Index (FPI) was 158.5 points, which is 36.4 points (29.8 percent) higher than the corresponding period last year, informs FAO. Growth by almost a third!