KYIV, June 18 – Direct losses of the Ukrainian agricultural sector in two years since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion reached more than $10 billion, so it is necessary to accelerate the pace of its restoration to ensure domestic and global food security, Acting Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky said at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture.

He recalled that Ukraine is one of the world leaders in the export of grains and oilseeds and the restoration of the agricultural industry will ensure the stability of world food markets.