Polish farmers reopen Shehyni-Medyka border checkpoint
The Shehyni-Medyka border crossing reopened to truck traffic, following a temporary blockade by Polish farmers protesting EU trade policies.
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Polish farmers launch new Ukraine border blockade as Kyiv mourns millions lost to Stalin’s genocide
This time Polish farmers shifted their focus from Ukrainian grain imports to fighting an impending EU-South American trade pact.
Polish farmers resume Ukrainian border blockade at Medyka-Shehyni crossing until year-end
Polish farmers begin blocking truck traffic at the border crossing from 8 October to 31 December 2024, the Ukrainian State Customs Service has informed.
Norway boosts security measures with drones and army along Russian border
The Norwegian government plans to fully form a dedicated military brigade by 2036 to guard its 200-kilometer border with Russia.
Polish farmers resume border blockade for trucks leaving Ukraine
From the morning of 4 June, Polish farmers began blocking the movement of trucks at the Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne border crossing point, demanding to reduce the import of grain crops from Ukraine.
Polish farmers unblock one of three Ukraine border checkpoints
Polish farmers unblocked traffic at the Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv Polish-Ukrainian border checkpoint, allowing truck movement. However, blockades persist at two other major checkpoints, disrupting Ukraine's economy amid war.
Ukraine’s budget shortfall in March due to Polish border blockade amounts to $160 million
Polish farmers' blockade of Ukraine's state border has led to a loss of $160 million for the state budget in March. This blockade, initiated in February, has disrupted truck movement, impacting Ukraine's economy and benefiting Russia.
Passenger buses barred at Ukraine border by Polish farmer blockade
Also today, Polish farmers launched a nationwide protest involving around 70,000 people at nearly 600 locations.
How to unblock the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing for good
Resolving the impasse at the Polish-Ukrainian border will require compromises addressing the grievances of Polish protesters while ensuring Ukraine's continued trade access to Europe.
Unprecedented: 160 tons of Ukrainian grain dumped in Poland
Kyiv reports the largest sabotage attack hampering Ukraine's agricultural exports in Poland since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Ukrainian crops damaged again at Polish rail crossing
The spilled cargo at a Polish rail station this week was the third recent incident involving trains carrying Ukrainian goods. Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said the incidents appeared to be "planned sabotage" against Ukrainian agriculture.
EU unlocks € 137 billion for Poland, sets aside € 1.4 billion for farmers
Polish farmers and truckers have blocked the Ukrainian border for four months, significantly affecting Ukrainian trade. However, neither the former nor current Polish government has effectively addressed the issue.
Ukraine seeks to end Poland border blockade with 5-point plan
Otherwise, Ukraine reserves the right to implement countermeasures, said PM Denys Shmyhal.
Poland ditches Ukraine border meeting called by Zelenskyy
Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal stood up at the border when Polish officials failed to appear for talks proposed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy calls for dialogue with Poland over border blockade
The Ukrainian president urges his Polish counterpart and the prime minister to join him at the border, where Polish farmers have been protesting and disrupting trade and travel since 20 February 2024.
Polish border protesters vandalize Ukrainian trucks, spilling grain
At the Dorohusk border crossing with Ukraine, Polish protesters damaged three Ukrainian trucks.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.