Germany's Wadephul urges pressure on Russia to end grain blockade

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2026-10-02

Rome (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday called for countries around the world to put more pressure on Russia to end its blockade of Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea, following talks at the Vatican. "We must ensure, firstly, that Europe speaks out more forcefully on this issue, and secondly, that the countries of the Global South also articulate their interests more clearly," he said. "I believe there is then a gen......

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