Political commentary on world hunger triggered by war in Ukraine.

Statistics highlight the importance of Ukraine to world food security and the immediate effects of Russia's war. The essence of food security and the reasons behind shortage of food in the poorest countries of the world are considered against the backdrop of the disruption of Ukraine's grain exports. Recommendations are offered to prevent the present crisis in Ukraine descending into a global food crisis: these include adaptation of the established mechanism of coordination to resume exports; support for Ukrainian producers; continued close relationship with states that provide humanitarian, financial, and political support; and, best of all, cessation of Russian aggression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]