Borrell made a statement to the press after the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Luxembourg.
Emphasizing that it is Russia, not the EU, that blocks Ukraine 's exports, Borrell said, "Not us. Russia is damaging ports, food stocks and transport infrastructure." said.
Describing this as "Russia's conscious step to create hunger in the world", Borrell stated that Russia spread the propaganda that EU sanctions are responsible for the result of its own actions.
Stating that he asked the Commission to send a letter explaining this situation to the foreign ministers of African countries and all financial and economic actors, Borrell noted that in the letter, he explained that food and fertilizers are outside the scope of the EU sanction policy.
Borell stated in the letter that what can be done within the current sanction regime is also explained, "Because our sanctions do not prohibit them from participating in food and fertilizer trade with Russia and third countries." said.
Borrell reported that they have committed 1 billion euros to address food insecurity in the Sahel region .
the subject of Kaliningrad
Regarding the issue of Lithuania's restriction on the passage of goods by rail in Kaliningrad, which belongs to Russia, which is between Poland and its territory, Borrell said, "The blockage is out of the question. The passage of passengers and goods that are not the target of sanctions continues. Lithuania follows the guidelines provided by the EU Commission. He does nothing but practice." used the phrases.
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