Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to force the West to end its sanctions by causing widespread famine, says Yale historian Timothy Snyder. Snyder, a professor of history at Levine University at Yale University, noted Russia’s continued blockade of Ukrainian grain, which showed no signs of cessation. Ukraine is a major global producer of cereals, supplying mainly countries in the Middle East and Asia. Snyder argues that Putin’s plan is not only to destabilize Ukraine by cutting off exports, but also to destabilize the European Union by creating “refugees from North Africa and the Middle East, areas that are usually supplied by Ukraine.” “Once the food riots start and as the famine spreads, Russian propaganda will accuse Ukraine and demand that Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine be recognized and that all sanctions be lifted,” Snyder said. UKRAINE REALLY RETURNED FROM RUSSIA PART OF THE EASTERN CITY SIEVIERODONETSK A tractor operating in Ukraine, which, along with Russia, accounted for 30% of world grain exports before the war. (UN World Food Program) The United Nations is currently negotiating with Russia to allow Ukraine to export its grain supplies, which are currently in arrears. The loss of exports from the country has already exacerbated food shortages in some parts of the world. UKRAINE FINANCING LAW: THESE 11 ELDER PEOPLE WERE SEPARATED BY THE PARTY LEADERSHIP, RESPONDED TO HELP 40 D. However, the United States is deeply skeptical of Russia’s intentions in the negotiations, given the repeated targeting of such food supplies by the Russian military. “It is difficult to see Russian offers of good faith in light of how they are actively and deliberately destroying foodstuffs in Ukraine and exacerbating global food insecurity,” a US official told Politico last week. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Russia is currently blockading the port of Odessa in Ukraine, causing an accumulation of about 20 million tons of grain.
