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The Russia-Ukraine war is one of the phenomena of grave global problems currently, according to Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

"What is happening in Ukraine is just an example or phenomenon of the serious problem we are facing now," the minister noted during a press videoconferencing following a high-level dialog on the Indo-Pacific held in Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday.

The phenomena of the serious global problems include the disappearance of mutual trust, the emergence of win-lose paradigm, and the erosion of respect for international law, Marsudi noted in a written statement of the Foreign Ministry released on Tuesday.

"Later, I said that what is happening in Ukraine actually shed light on the weak architecture of the post-Cold War zone that applies a containment approach," she remarked.

"In addition, this war reminds us of the need to properly manage potentials for conflict in our region," she pointed out.

The minister noted that the Russia-Ukraine war, having protracted for around four months, has had far-reaching geopolitical and geoeconomic impacts on various countries, including Indo-Pacific nations.

While in Czech Republic, Marsudi also held bilateral talks with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. At the meeting, they also discussed the major impacts of the conflict in Ukraine on humanitarian and economic conditions, including food security.

"I stressed that the impact of the war on food security is seriously felt, particularly by developing countries," she remarked.

To that end, the minister sought an immediate solution, particularly to deal with the global food and energy crises by, among others, restoring the global supply chain for food and fertilizer products from Russia and Ukraine.

Marsudi stated that food security will become the center of attention during Indonesia's G20 Presidency.  (Antaranews)