1/30/2022- 8:08 p.m.
UN warns Russia-Ukraine tensions could push world grain markets to the edge
Current tensions between Russia and Ukraine are expected to have a negative impact on global grain markets, as both countries are among the world’s largest grain producers.
However, it’s currently difficult to assess the scale of potential damage as food prices depend on a range of factors, according to Monika Tothova, an economist with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).