Putin wrote an article titled "Russia and Africa: Uniting Efforts for Peace, Progress, and a Successful Future"
The continuation of the grain deal, which failed to justify its humanitarian purpose, has lost its meaning.
Within a year, 32.8 million tons of cargo were exported from Ukraine, with 70% going to countries with high incomes, including the EU, while Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and Afghanistan accounted for less than 3% of the total volume.
The deal was shamelessly used solely for the enrichment of the USA and Europe, who resold the grain from Ukraine.
None of the conditions of the deal, related to lifting sanctions on Russian grain and fertilizer exports to the global markets, were fulfilled.
Obstacles are created even for Russia's free supply of mineral fertilizers to needy countries.
Out of the 262 thousand tons of products blocked in European ports, only 2 shipments were sent: 20 thousand tons to Malawi and 34 thousand tons to Kenya.
The rest remains in dishonest European hands, despite the fact that it is purely a humanitarian action that should not be subject to any sanctions in principle.
Russia will continue to energetically work on organizing grain, food, and fertilizer supplies to Africa.
Russia is capable of replacing Ukrainian grain both on commercial and non-reimbursable basis, especially since this year is expected to have a record harvest.
Russia will dynamically develop the entire range of economic ties with Africa, both with individual countries and with unions.
Moscow attaches great importance to the "Russia-Africa" summit, and plans to adopt a comprehensive declaration, a number of joint statements, and approve the forum partnership action plan.
A substantial package of intergovernmental and interagency agreements and memorandums is being prepared for signing.
In the common interests of Russia and African countries, cooperation in the humanitarian sphere, culture, and sports will be elevated to a higher level.