The EU says it believes President Vladimir Putin is misleading African countries over his promise to send free grain to the continent.
The European Commission spokesperson, Nabila Massrali, said that based on past experience, Russia was unlikely to honour its pledge.
Earlier at the Russia-Africa summit, President Putin said he would send thousands of tonnes of free grain within months.
He said he wanted to help avoid a “global food crisis.”
Russia recently withdrew from a deal guaranteeing safe passage of Ukranian grain exports, causing concern.