The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a global fertilizer and LNG supply shock, threatening food production and potentially leading to a hunger crisis. A significant portion of the world's traded fertilizers and LNG passes through this vital waterway. To mitigate this, the author argues Europe should resume buying Russian piped gas. This would free up global LNG supplies, making them more available and cheaper for fertilizer production elsewhere. The article emphasizes this pragmatic approach could avert severe economic and social consequences, including a new wave of migration, by ensuring food sufficiency.