Russia is capable of replacing the Ukrainian grain, both on a commercial and free-of-charge basis, especially as it expects another record harvest this year.

This assurance was given by President Vladimir Putin, who stressed that Russia will continue its energetic efforts to provide supplies of grain, food products, fertilisers, and other goods to Africa despite the sanctions imposed by the West.

Putin addressed the Plenary session of the 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum underway in St. Petersburg.