Poland to consider imposing ban on Russian food imports
According to Bloomberg,Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to discuss banning food imports from Russia at a meeting with protesting farmers later on 29 February.
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Tusk: Poland considers expanding embargo on Ukrainian goods
Amid farmer protests, Poland considers extending embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Media: Poland detains Ukrainian reporter investigating Russian trade
Polish law enforcement detained a journalist from “Ukrainska Pravda” media outlet, Mykhailo Tkach, along with a cameraperson, near…
Macron doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine; Stoltenberg says NATO has no such plans (updated)
Macron suggests Western nations might send troops to Ukraine, saying France is "not against sending them"; Sweden, Poland, and the Czech Republic quickly dismiss the idea.
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.
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.
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 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.
Protesters from four more EU countries to join Polish farmers in blocking Ukraine border entry checkpoint
German, Belgian, Dutch, and French farmers to join Polish border blockade of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn entry point to Ukraine.
Poland probes grain dumping by Polish protestors from Ukrainian trucks
An investigation is underway after Polish farmers spilled some three tons of Ukrainian grain to protest imports, drawing condemnation and a call for accountability from Kyiv.
Polish border protesters vandalize Ukrainian trucks, spilling grain
At the Dorohusk border crossing with Ukraine, Polish protesters damaged three Ukrainian trucks.
“Shame on you”: Polish PM lashes out at US Republicans amid Ukraine aid impasse
"Ronald Reagan must be turning in his grave," Tusk admonished the Republicans
Ukrainian, Polish military chiefs discuss training, combat experience exchange
Ukrainian Commander Zaluzhnyi and Polish General Kukuła conferred via call about the frontline situation, associated security risks, and possibilities for enhanced military cooperation.
Polish farmers take to roads opposing prolonged tariff-free Ukraine food imports
Polish farmers, in nationwide protests, decry the policy on duty-free Ukrainian agricultural imports, claiming it undercuts domestic prices and threatens their livelihoods. The gov't seeks a balanced solution, mindful of EU laws and Ukrainian relations.
Poland activates its air defenses amid Russia’s morning missile attack on Ukraine
Poland put its military aircraft on heightened readiness on 23 Jan. for the second time, after detecting an unknown object that had flown into Polish airspace during Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on 29 Dec.
Minister: Some 5,000 trucks left for Poland after Polish truckers suspended border blockade
Ukraine-Poland border traffic picking up pace with about 5,000 trucks having crossed over since Polish truckers suspended the blockade of border checkpoints last week, says Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Kubrakov.
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.
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.
Zelenskyy, Duda discuss Ukraine-Poland defense cooperation, Ukraine’s EU aspirations
"Our common border should be a true European border. A border of unity. There should be no borders between our people," Zelenskyy said.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 682: Poland urges tougher response to Russia as missile attacks continue
Poland's foreign minister called on Europe to expand sanctions and reduce Russia's weapons capabilities in response to the recent deadly missile strikes.
