ICYMI: Ernst Hosts Panel with Ukrainians, Experts on Russian Invasion’s Impact on Global Food Security, Agriculture
Ernst warned that Russia is using the food supply issue as a “quiet weapon” in their war against Ukraine.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Armed Services Committee, helped host a panel yesterday with members of Ukrainian Civil Society, Dr. Hanna Hopko, Daria Kaleniuk, and Maria Berlinska, about Russia’s war in Ukraine and what it means for global food security and agriculture.
During the discussion, Ernst warned that Russia is using the food supply issue as a “quiet weapon” in their war against Ukraine.
Click here or on the image above to watch Ernst’s interview with Fox Business this morning.
Ernst joined Fox Business this morning, along with Dr. Hanna Hopko, to talk about Russia’s war in Ukraine, yesterday’s panel, and the war’s impact on agriculture.
Click here or on the image above to watch KCCI’s coverage of the discussion.
KCCI covered Ernst’s panel: “Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is warning the war will take a big toll on the world’s food supply.”
Click here or on the image above to see Fox News’ coverage.
Fox News reported on Ernst’s comments during the panel: “Ernst slammed Russia for using food as a "quiet weapon" aimed to starve civilians and force Ukraine to surrender to its army. ‘This is a food security crisis,’ said Ernst. ‘The best and quickest way to address the food security crisis is for Ukraine to win the war. That is an absolute must, and they can win, and I know that they can win.”
Click here or on the image above for Iowa Agribusiness Radio’s coverage of the panel.
Iowa Agribusiness Radio reported on the panel, saying: “Ernst says Ukraine’s railways are struggling during this difficult time. ‘They have a backlog on the country’s western border as traders are looking for alternative routes for their exports,” said Ernst. “During this planting season, production will drop about 40-45% in Ukraine due to the availability of fertilizer, pesticides, and diesel fuel. That’s something that’s not talked about enough because that diesel fuel is being used by their military right now to fight the war. Russia is using food as what we call a ‘quiet weapon’ and they are targeting agriculture.”
Click here to read KTIV’s online story covering the panel.
Click here or on the image above to watch KTIV’s coverage.
The discussion was covered by KTIV, who reported: “Senate Ag Committee members, including Senate Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa, met in Washington Wednesday to discuss what the war in Ukraine means for food security on a global scale.”
Click here or on the image above for KMA Land’s report on the panel.
KMA Land Radio reported on Ernst’s comments during the panel: “The best and quickest way to address the food security crisis is for Ukraine to win the war," said Ernst. "That is an absolute must. And, they can win, and I know they can win. These women that are here with us today know they can win, if the United States and NATO properly equips them to win the war.”
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