Russian fertilizer seized due to EU sanctions sent to Kenya by a UN agency
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Russian fertilizer seized in Latvia due to EU sanctions sent to Kenya by the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP)
Russian fertilizer seized in Latvia due to EU sanctions sent to Kenya by the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP).
According to the Latvian foreign ministry, the World Food Program is sending fertilizer of Russian origin that Latvia seized as a result of EU sanctions to Kenya.
The first shipment of part of the 200,000 tonnes of the seized fertilizer left the port of Riga on Friday and several more are due to follow, it added.
The Latvian government has decided to facilitate the donation of mineral fertilizers owned by companies that have been sanctioned by the European Union, in collaboration with the UN World Food Programme.
This move demonstrates Latvia’s commitment to international cooperation and supporting countries affected by food shortages.
“The Latvian Government decided to facilitate the donation, with support from the UN World Food Program, of mineral fertilizers owned by companies sanctioned by the European Union,” the statement said.
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“Together with its foreign partners and international organizations, Latvia continues providing support for the countries that have been affected by the food crisis triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine.”
The food crisis in various regions has been exacerbated by Russia’s war on Ukraine, prompting Latvia to work alongside its foreign partners and international organizations to provide support.
By reallocating the sanctioned Russian fertilizer to Kenya, the UN’s World Food Programme hopes to alleviate the crisis and help those in need.
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