Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be about 'controlling global food market'

Russian president Vladimir Putin may have invaded Ukraine in order to ‘leverage political power’ through the global food market, according to a top food systems researcher.

Abi Kay
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Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be about 'controlling global food market'

Russian president Vladimir Putin may have invaded Ukraine in order to leverage political power through the global food market, according to a top food systems researcher. Tim Benton, research director...

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