Russia, which has invaded Ukraine, believes that the bans on its agricultural products will end. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev, sees ” positive signals ” for the removal of barriers to the export of agricultural products. For example, the United States declared its readiness to guarantee shipping and insurance companies involved in the supply of Russian goods that they would not fall under their sanctions.
According to Patrushev, the free supply of Russian products, including grain and mineral fertilizers, is now being hindered by the largest international logistics and financial companies. In addition, ship owners are afraid to work with Russian cargo, not wanting to fall under secondary sanctions. Patrushev believes that in order to solve general humanitarian problems, it is necessary to remove these trade barriers as soon as possible, and the reaction of international organizations, primarily the UN system, is important in this matter.
The Minister also said that the sanctions concerning the work of Russian banks and port terminals are still a hindrance. “I hope that through joint efforts at the international level, we will be able to solve all the difficulties and ensure the fundamental rights of people to affordable food.”