Experts warn that the ongoing global food crisis is becoming one of the most far-reaching consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to widespread starvation, poverty, and premature deaths, according to the New York Times (NYT).
Huge ships carrying Ukrainian wheat and grain are anchored along the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, where they await inspections before being transported to ports around the world.
The number of ships sailing through the Bosphorus decreased with the start of the Russian invasion 10 months ago and the imposition of a naval blockade.
Under diplomatic pressure, Moscow began allowing some ships through but continued to restrict most shipments from Ukraine.
The rise in food prices to record levels in 2022 caused the suffering of millions of people around the world, especially in poor countries in Africa and Asia that are already facing hunger and malnutrition, according to Reuters.
The United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) estimates that more than 345 million people suffer from or are at risk of acute food insecurity, more than double the number recorded in 2019.
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