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Ukraine weathers $660 million Polish border blockade with new maritime channels
The Polish border blockade temporarily led to Ukraine's export/import losses of $660 million, but a new maritime corridor helps compensate losses and restore trade, Ukraine's National Bank says.
Ukraine sees 20% surge in agricultural trade after Polish blockade termination
The blockade initiated by Polish farmers was lifted in April 2024, after months of protests at the Ukrainian border, which severely disrupted military assistance and goods supplies, including essential drone parts for Ukraine.
Polish farmers plan temporary reprieve from Korczowa border checkpoint blockade until 13 March
Polish farmers announce a temporary suspension of their blockade at one checkpoint on Ukraine's border, with all six border checkpoints blocked, indirectly benefiting Russia by disrupting Ukrainian trade amid ongoing tensions.
Polish farmers block Ukraine border, spill grain, as Ukrainian truckers protest against blockade
Polish farmers escalated border protests over Ukrainian imports, completely blocking trucks at one checkpoint and spilling grain, while Ukrainian truckers initiated counter-blockades against Polish trucks.
Polish farmers to expand Ukraine border blockade
Polish farmers expand protests primarily focusing on blockading the Ukrainian border, targeting 100 locations across Poland including borders, ports and rail to restrict Ukrainian agricultural imports they say undercut domestic producers.
Polish farmers block Ukrainian border checkpoint, promise to block another
On 9 February, Polish farmers staged blockades at the Ukraine border checkpoint Dorohusk-Yahodyn, protesting competition, planning to extend their blockade to another checkpoint on 12 February.
Border Service: Romanian formers partially unblock Ukraine border
Romanian farmers have lifted their blockade at one of the Ukrainian border checkpoints but continue to obstruct the passage of trucks at another.
Polish truckers end Ukraine border blockade after two-month standoff
Polish truck drivers agreed to suspend their protest at the Polish-Ukrainian border until 1 March 2024, after blocking the passage of goods for months over fears of losing their market share to Ukrainian competitors.
Romanian farmers block Ukraine border again
They first blocked the border for six hours on January 13.
Romanian farmers join Ukraine border blockade
Farmer protests have obstructed freight traffic at the vital Siret border crossing between Ukraine and Romania, a key export route for Ukraine.
Ukraine exports 13 mn tons by sea since summer defying Russian blockade
By creating a safe maritime corridor, Ukraine has shipped 13 million tons of critical exports on hundreds of vessels since August, defying Russia's threats to blockade the Black Sea.
Over 3,700 trucks stranded amid ongoing blockade of Poland-Ukraine border
Over 3,700 trucks stranded at Ukraine-Poland border as Polish truckers continue their blockade of key checkpoints, Ukraine's Border Guard Service reports.
Nearly 4K Ukrainian trucks stuck in queues at the Polish border due to protests
Ukraine has lost billions of dollars in exports due to trucker protests blocking border crossings with Poland for 7 weeks, with 1,700 trucks now lined up at the largest crossing, Yahodyn-Dorohusk.
Polish truckers resume Yahodyn-Dorohusk border blockade
After a days-long pause, Polish truckers have again blocked freight traffic on the road to the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing into Ukraine, hampering the passage of military assistance.
Third Ukrainian trucker dies due to Polish blockade of Ukraine’s border
The third Ukrainian truck driver has died while stuck in winter conditions amid Polish truckers' blockade of key border crossings with Ukraine.
Polish border blockade traps Ukraine’s critical military supplies, including drone components
A border blockade led by Polish truckers causes extensive delays in the delivery of vital military supplies, including drone components and pickup trucks, to Ukraine, suppliers say.
Polish PM-to-be Tusk vows to improve Poland-Ukraine relations, resolve border blockade
Donald Tusk, coalition leader of newly elected Polish parliament, seeks the Prime Minister post, highlighting his commitment to resolving Poland-Ukraine tensions, particularly the cargo blockade, and working toward stronger ties between the two countries.
Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian trucks stranded at border in Poland amid ongoing blockade
An ongoing border blockade at the Poland-Ukraine border has led to 2,950 truck queues. Simultaneously with Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukrainian ports these actions affect Ukrainian trade and the movement of humanitarian aid.
Slovak carriers block Ukrainian border checkpoint
Slovak truckers have initiated a blockade of truck traffic at the Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod border crossing, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service reported.