KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of deliberately attacking agricultural facilities and grain infrastructure while alleging that Moscow is deepening military cooperation with North Korea and Iran, warning that the actions pose a growing threat beyond Ukraine.
In his evening address, Zelenskyy said Russian strikes have continued to hit farms, bread production facilities and other agricultural enterprises, describing the attacks as a deliberate effort to undermine food security. Okay News reports that he instructed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to brief international partners and organizations on what he called Russia’s campaign against the country’s agricultural sector and Black Sea grain exports.
Zelenskyy warned that disruptions to grain shipments could once again drive up food prices in import-dependent countries, including Egypt and Libya, similar to the global food crisis that followed Russia’s 2022 invasion. He said Ukraine would work closely with international partners to protect global food supplies and reduce the impact of the disruption.
The Ukrainian leader also claimed Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers, alleging that preparations have been underway in Russia’s Voronezh region since June. According to Zelenskyy, the cooperation gives Pyongyang valuable combat experience and strengthens its military capabilities, posing wider security risks across Asia.
Zelenskyy further alleged that Russian satellite intelligence has been assisting Iran by monitoring military installations in the Gulf region. He claimed satellite images of bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait were later used in connection with Iranian strikes, and called for increased international pressure on Moscow, saying Russia’s actions continue to threaten regional and global security.
