Blinken sees Russia food blockage as factor in Sri Lanka turmoil

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Blinken sees Russia food blockage as factor in Sri Lanka

may have contributed to Sri Lanka's turmoil and voiced fear it could spur other crises.

Renewing a demand that he has made repeatedly, Mr Blinken called on Russia to let an estimated 20 million tonnes of grain leave Ukraine, which Moscow invaded in February. He said there was also an impact in Thailand where fertiliser prices have"gone sky high" due to the blockade.

 

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