# Geopolitical shocks are worsening food insecurity, senior diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/118689

- TASS, 2026-10-28 08:24 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209265

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said the Middle East conflict and other geopolitical shocks are destabilizing food markets. Supply-chain disruptions have reduced fertilizer supplies on global markets and driven prices higher, while rising fuel prices and transport tariffs have fueled inflation and made food more expensive in African countries. He called for cooperation to achieve food sovereignty for the continent.

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