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Russia Urges BRICS to Create Food Reserves Amid Crisis

4/14/2026

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On April 13, 2026, Alexander Maslennikov, a Russian security official, urged BRICS and former Soviet states to form food reserves.
The move addresses global food security risks tied to the Middle East conflict.
Maslennikov warned a prolonged fertilizer shortage could reduce yields and raise prices.
He added Russia remains a fertilizer producer and could boost exports to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with Egypt importing Russian wheat.

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On April 13, 2026, Alexander Maslennikov, a Russian security official, urged BRICS and former Soviet states to form food reserves.
The move addresses global food security risks tied to the Middle East conflict.
Maslennikov warned a prolonged fertilizer shortage could reduce yields and raise prices.
He added Russia remains a fertilizer producer and could boost exports to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with Egypt importing Russian wheat.