Russian forces have riddled Ukrainian fields with mines and destroyed equipment, in what farmers and Kyiv say is a deliberate effort to hurt Ukraine’s globally important agricultural industry
Russia is persevering in its war in Ukraine despite setbacks, sanctions and condemnation from many countries. WSJ’s Ann Simmons explains why deep cultural and political ties, its strategic location and potential resources have made the former Soviet Republic a target for Moscow.
Russia’s invasion already has decimated shipments of corn, wheat and sunflower oil from what was until recently one of the world’s biggest food exporters. Prices have soared,To Read the Full Story
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