Ukraine/Russia: Ukraine's Agony: War Drafts Farmers, Threatens Global Food Supply amidst Russian Conflict

Mar 1, 2024 | Rizwan Shah, BNN Breaking
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As Ukraine continues to resist Russia's aggression, the country faces a dire situation that not only jeopardizes its sovereignty but also endangers global food security. Ukrainian farmers, the backbone of what is often dubbed 'the breadbasket of Europe,' are being conscripted into the military to combat Russian forces, leaving fertile fields untended and harvests in peril. This development is a critical blow to Ukraine's economy and poses a significant threat to worldwide food supplies, already strained by the ongoing conflict.