Ukraine urges a UN Security Council meeting as Russian attacks on Black Sea trade vessels threaten global food security and disrupt critical maritime routes.
Russia has closed the Azov-Don Canal indefinitely following Ukrainian drone attacks on vessels, disrupting grain exports and driving wheat prices higher amid escalating regional tensions.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising risks of sustained inflation and food security concerns.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank keeps the key rate at 14% amid ongoing food inflation and external risks, balancing growth and price stability concerns.