Ukraine seeks compromise in exporting grain, blockade on EU market is unacceptable – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a meeting on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products amid Poland's intentions to close the border for Ukrainian grain from 15 September, when restrictions established by the European Commission expire.
Source: Zelenskyy on his Telegram channel, reports European Pravda
Details: The president noted that Ukraine "believes in agreements with the European Commission," but is preparing for any development of events regarding the export of Ukrainian grain.
Quote: "Our position is clear: blocking exports by land after 15 September, when the relevant restrictions cease to operate, is in no way unacceptable. We are in touch with all stakeholders to find a solution that suits everyone."
Background:
- Last week, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki threatened not to open the border with Ukraine for grain products after the relevant moratorium of the European Commission expires on 15 September.
- In response, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called Poland's plans to block the export of Ukrainian grain an "unfriendly and populist" step.
- Earlier, five Central European EU members – Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia – planned to jointly request the European Union to extend the ban on importing Ukrainian grain after 15 September.
- Central European countries fear that Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative could lead to an increase in grain flows and the emergence of "bottlenecks" in these five countries.
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