Zelenskyy Decided To Enlist The Help Of An African Country To Put Pressure On Putin

Its president wields considerable influence over the Kremlin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the Russian attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, which have led to a rise in global grain prices.

This was reported by reported by the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is currently one of the largest suppliers of food products to Egypt, many other African countries, and the Middle East. However, because the Russian military intensified its attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure and cargo ships in the Black Sea in the summer of 2026, food shipments to Egypt and other countries have already declined. In addition, the Russian strikes have led to food shortages and rising prices.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Zelenskyy discussed how to jointly counteract the reduction in Ukraine’s food supplies to the global market and how to prevent price increases.

The presidents also discussed bilateral relations between Ukraine and Egypt, as well as cooperation in the energy sector. Zelenskyy thanked al-Sisi for his stance on the central role of diplomacy in ending the war.

Fattah al-Sisi wields a certain degree of influence over Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. According to media reports, the two have developed a “friendly” relationship. They have met on multiple occasions. In May 2025, the Egyptian president was in Moscow for a military parade.

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