Russia's UN Ambassador has stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting in protest against the European Union blaming his country for triggering a global food crisis after its invasion of Ukraine.
Addressing Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia at the 15-member UN apex body on Monday, European Council President Charles Michel said, "Mr. Ambassador of the Russian Federation, let's be honest, the Kremlin is using food supplies as a stealth missile against developing countries."
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