Biden Pledges $2.9 Billion in Global Food Aid

The video addresses the alarming rise in global food insecurity, with 193 million people affected, marking a 40 million increase in a year. The US is providing $2.9 billion in humanitarian aid. The video also clarifies that sanctions against Russia do not restrict food and fertilizer exports, countering Russian claims that sanctions are to blame for the food crisis. It emphasizes that Russia's war is exacerbating food insecurity and only Russia can resolve it.

How many people are currently experiencing acute food insecurity worldwide?

• 153 million

• 193 million

• 233 million

• 173 million

What amount has the U.S. pledged for humanitarian and food security assistance this year?

• $4.9 billion

• $3.9 billion

• $2.9 billion

• $1.9 billion

What is Russia falsely blaming for the food crisis?

• Economic downturn

• International sanctions

• Climate change

• Natural disasters

What do the sanctions against Russia explicitly allow?

• Import of luxury goods

• Import of technology

• Export of food and fertilizer

• Export of oil

According to the transcript, who has the power to end the worsening food insecurity?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The United States

• Russia