Friday, June 3, 2022

African Union Head Macky Sall Meets Putin In Sochi To Discuss Food And Grain Shipments

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Senegalese President and the chairman of the African Union Macky Sall during their meeting in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Friday, June 3, 2022 [File: Mikhail Klimentyev/AP Photo] 

 

France 24: African Union head Sall 'reassured' after talks with Putin on food shortages  

African Union head Macky Sall said on Friday he was "reassured" after talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine. 

Putin hosted the Senegalese president, who chairs the African Union, at his Black Sea residence in Sochi on the 100th day of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine. Global food shortages and grain supplies stuck in Ukrainian ports were high on the agenda.

"I found Vladimir Putin committed and aware that the crisis and sanctions create serious problems for weak economies, such as African economies," Sall told journalists, adding that he was leaving Russia "very reassured and very happy with our exchanges".  

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African Union Head Macky Sall Meets Putin In Sochi To Discuss Food And Grain Shipments  

Senegal leader says Putin showed willingness to free up Ukrainian grain exports -- Reuters  

Kremlin denies blame for food crisis as Putin meets AU leaders -- Al Jazeera  

AU head tells Putin Africans are 'victims' of Ukraine conflict -- RFI  

Senegalese president buys into Putin’s promise to free Ukraine’s grain -- Politico  

Senegal supports sanctions’ lifting for grain and fertilizers — President -- TASS  

Russia ready to support grain export via ports under its control — Putin -- TASS  

Russia not to blame for global food crisis – Putin -- RT

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