✍️ Article by Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov titled «Food and Energy Security Under Threat: The Impact of Ukraine and the West on Developing Countries» published in Kumparan (07.10.2026)

Key points:

• Since mid-2026, Ukrainian attacks on civilian Russian and foreign vessels carrying food, fertilizers and energy resources in the Azov and Black Seas have reportedly increased significantly, posing risks to established international trade and shipping routes.

• Attempts to disrupt economic ties with Russia, particularly in the fields of hydrocarbons and agricultural products, could have serious consequences for global food markets. Russia accounts for around 23% of global wheat exports, while Ukraine’s share stands at approximately 7% and continues to decline.

• Western restrictions and measures aimed at limiting Russia’s access to international markets are negatively affecting global agricultural and energy supplies and reflect a broader attempt to reshape international economic relations to the advantage of Western countries.

• Food, fertilizers and energy resources supplied by Russia remain important for the socio-economic development and food and energy security of countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

• Restoring stability in the Azov, Black and Caspian Seas requires an end to attacks on civilian vessels and interference with established international trade and shipping routes. Russia, for its part, continues to work with interested partners to ensure the safe and reliable operation of international energy and logistics infrastructure.

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