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President of South Africa to Putin: "In particular, you spoke about grain. We proposed to implement the Black Sea Grain Initiative, we said that we would like the Black Sea to be open to world markets. And we did not come here to ask for some "gifts" for the African continent."


1 posted on 07/29/2023 7:31:30 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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I’m curious, do these African nations even TRY to produce their own food? Is it simply not possible to grow food in Africa? Only hand outs will do?


2 posted on 07/29/2023 7:33:50 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me)
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Africa is in no position to demand anything.

P.S. Grow your own food.


3 posted on 07/29/2023 7:35:46 AM PDT by EEGator
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Not surprised that the Globalists outbid Putin for his loyalty, as the Globalists DO NOT mess around.


6 posted on 07/29/2023 7:37:23 AM PDT by BobL (Trump has all the right Enemies; DeSantis has all the wrong Friends)
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Pootie offer all the African nations 50 tons of grain to be split however they see fit.

A generous genius too!!


Egypt imported 1.3 million tons of Ukrainian grain last year ... their share of 50 tons should alleviate hunger, right?


10 posted on 07/29/2023 8:04:02 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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Everyone keep in mind that certain groups want the African nation to remain picturesque and poor so they can feel good about themselves while on safari, or throwing trash on to the desert plateau of Giza.


13 posted on 07/29/2023 8:08:48 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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***grain to Africa were insufficient. ***

Well, just ask Rhodesia for help! They used to supply ALL Africa!

Oh Wait! That was Rhodesia, not Zimbabwe.


14 posted on 07/29/2023 8:10:12 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (“No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.”)
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For some people, there is never enough.


18 posted on 07/29/2023 8:13:35 AM PDT by Aevery_Freeman (I choose TRUMP over Tyranny )
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Then just don’t give them crap, let em starve. Problem solved.


23 posted on 07/29/2023 8:32:14 AM PDT by JoSixChip (2020: The year of unreported truths; 2021: My main take away from this year? Trust no one.)
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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.


24 posted on 07/29/2023 8:33:15 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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Maskirovka. It is Russia, who needs the ceasefire. They are on backfoot, near collapse and wish to gather strength before attacking again.

The rest of what the Africans are saying is just domestically popular and meant to legitimize their service to Russia.


28 posted on 07/29/2023 8:38:38 AM PDT by Krosan
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Read the article...it keeps the meet honest....compared to the excerpt.


31 posted on 07/29/2023 8:45:22 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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The Black Sea Initiative included the purchase of millions of tons of grain, oils and other AG products from Ukraine...for free distribution in Africa.

They want that arrangement returned.

They do not care where the UN gets the grain.

Russia has said they have an abundance for sale.

But contrary to the original agreement, the UN won’t buy it and SWIFT won’t let Russian AG banks have access to world markets.


34 posted on 07/29/2023 9:07:43 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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