Antony Blinken accused Russia of stealing Ukraine's grain and selling it for profit.
The US warned last month that Moscow was selling to African countries at risk of famine, the NYT reported.
Blinken also said Russian forces were blocking ports near Ukraine, preventing grain shipments to other countries.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that there are "credible reports" suggesting that Russia is stealing grain from Ukraine "to sell for profit.".
Blinken delivered remarks regarding the stolen grain during a State Department press conference on food security following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, AFP reported.
"There are credible reports ... that Russia is pilfering Ukraine's grain exports to sell for its own profit," Blinken said, per the AFP report. »