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Washington: Group of Seven (G7) on Sunday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine which is placing global food security under severe strain. They urged Russia to end its blockade and all other activities that further impede Ukrainian food production and exports in line with its international commitments. The strong statement came after a virtual meeting of the G7 leaders, who were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "President Putin's war against Ukraine is placing global food security under severe strain. Together with the United Nations, we call on Russia to end its blockade and all other activities that further impede Ukrainian food production and exports, in line with its international commitments," read the G7 joint statement. They said that the failure to do so will be seen as an attack on feeding the world. "We will step up efforts to help Ukraine to keep producing in view of the next harvest season and exporting, including by alternative routes," added the statement. President Putin's invasion of Ukraine is causing global economic disruptions, impacting the security of global energy supply, fertiliser and food provision, and the functioning of global supply chains in general. The most vulnerable countries are affected most severely. "Together with partners globally, we are stepping up our efforts to counter these adverse and harmful impacts of this war," said the statement. G7 said that in support of the United Nations Global Crises Response Group, they will address the causes and consequences of the global food crisis through a Global Alliance for Food Security, as their joint initiative to ensure momentum and coordination, and other efforts. "We will closely cooperate with inter ...