Ukraine calls UN Security Council meeting after Black Sea shipping halt
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Ukraine requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting for July 27 after Russia halted shipping through the Black Sea grain corridor, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. At least three civilian cargo vessels were bombed in recent days, killing and wounding dozens of crew members. No ships transited the corridor on July 22, the peak of harvest season.
The Shipping Halt
Russia has effectively blocked the Black Sea grain corridor, with no vessels transiting on July 22, according to Sybiha. At least three civilian cargo ships were bombed in recent days, resulting in dozens of casualties among crew members. The corridor is critical for Ukrainian grain exports, especially during the harvest season.
Diplomatic Response
Ukraine formally requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting on July 27, Sybiha announced on X. He accused Russia of holding global food security hostage and compared the attacks to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Sybiha called on all states, particularly those affected, to demand an end to attacks on shipping.
Global Food Security Risks
Sybiha warned that millions of families in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America could face price hikes and hunger if the disruption continues. He described the situation as deliberate economic and humanitarian terror. The halt comes as Ukraine's harvest season peaks, threatening global grain supplies.
What's Next
The UN Security Council is set to meet on July 27 to discuss the crisis. It remains unclear whether Russia will attend or whether the meeting will produce any binding resolution to restore shipping.
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Ukraine calls UN Security Council meeting after Black Sea shipping halt
