Russia/Ukraine crisis exacerbating global food insecurity

The implementation of export restrictions to address food supply disruptions is increasing global food insecurity, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute. Senior research fellows Joseph Glauber and David Laborde say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has come at a bad time for global food markets. Russia and Ukraine account for 12% of total calories traded, and as the war continues there is a growing likelihood that food shortages, especially grains and vegetable oils, will