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Zelensky warns of food crisis, urges end to Russian blockade

21 Sept 03:15 Key points summarised by AI

President Zelensky warns of an impending global food crisis and famine, particularly in Asia and Africa, due to Russia's naval blockade of Black Sea ports.
The blockade traps millions of tonnes of Ukrainian grain, a major global export, causing skyrocketing food prices and threatening political instability worldwide.
Zelensky urges international pressure to end the blockade and restore international law, highlighting ongoing, yet largely unsuccessful, discussions with the UN and Turkey for a maritime corridor.
Ukraine's current rail exports of over two million tonnes of grain monthly are insufficient to mitigate the crisis, with Zelensky accusing Russia of deliberately inflating grain prices.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.