Polish farmers end blockade at Ukraine border

Polish farmers ended their blockade of the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing with Ukraine on the evening of 24 November.

Source: Western Regional Directorate of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service

Quote: "Polish farmers have stopped blocking the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing.

The Polish side reported that the blockade of freight traffic by Polish farmers at the Medyka border crossing has ended. As of now, the protesters have ceased their demonstration.

The crossing of all types of vehicles is now operating as usual."

Background:

• The blockade at the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing began on the morning of 23 November.
• Polish farmers cited two main reasons for their protest. The first was dissatisfaction with the failure to maintain the agricultural tax at the 2023 level in 2024. The second was concerns over the European Union’s potential agreement on a free trade deal with South American MERCOSUR countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay).
• On 24 November, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported that Polish farmers had blocked the crossing for two days, adding that the protest might continue.

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