Ukraine envoy warns Russia's war threatens African food supplies

Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, argues Russia's invasion is not aimed at peace but at destabilizing global food supplies, risking severe hunger and price rises across Africa. The claim is an official diplomatic statement, not independently verified, but aligns with known impacts on grain exports. It matters as it frames African food security as a direct consequence of the conflict, potentially influencing African policy positions.