Latvian FM Claims Russia Aims to Starve the World Amid Attacks on Ukraine's Grain Infrastructure

On August 27, 2026, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia's attacks on Ukraine's grain infrastructure are an attempt to starve the world. The remarks were published by ukrinform and ukrainska-pravda, both based in Ukraine. The attacks, which have been ongoing since the war began in 2022, have disrupted Ukraine's ability to export grain, a critical food source for millions. The two outlets provided slightly different phrasing of Braže's statement. ukrinform reported that Russia 'wants to starve the world,' while ukrainska-pravda described the attacks as an 'attempt to starve the world hungry.' Both sources attributed the claim to Braže, emphasizing the geopolitical implications of the conflict on global food supplies. No other sources were cited in the extraction.