Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “aggression against Ukraine” has consequences well beyond Europe, European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Speaking at the European Humanitarian Forum, she further called out Russia saying, “As humanitarian needs are already at an all-time high, the Kremlin-made war threatens food security across the world”.

Von der Leyen said the EU would contribute EUR 2.5 billion to address world food shortages.

“The EU, the world’s largest humanitarian donor, is further stepping up its support with EUR 2.5 billion until 2024 to help regions most affected by food insecurity and special measures to increase European food production”, - she added.