Prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic had already resulted in higher global food prices. Disruption to spring sowing in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia threaten to create food shortages and drive the price of commodities such as wheat sky high today. What impact is the conflict likely to have on global food security? What is the appropriate global response to avoid worldwide hunger?

CGTN Think Tank invited Marco Lambertini to discuss this critical issue.