The Ukraine-Russia conflict stretches far beyond the countries’ borders as it affects individual economies, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
As essential food prices soar due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Middle East and North African countries in particular may struggle to be food secure.
The conflict has driven up essential food prices including wheat and sunflower oil, as well as key inputs like fertiliser and energy. Wheat prices have surged 60% since early February and, with exports from Ukraine and Russia at a near halt, they have reached their highest point since 2008.
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