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.
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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.
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.
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 and Slovakia to expedite removal of unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products
In 2023, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary had introduced import restrictions on Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine’s maritime corridor exports over 36 million tons of cargo
The sea export is especially important due to the blockade of the western Ukrainian border by Polish farmers.
Polish farmers resume blockade at Ukraine border crossing despite recent negotiations
Despite recent negotiations between Polish and Ukrainian leaders, who claimed to reach “progress,” Polish farmers resumed their blockade at a Ukraine border crossing today, disrupting trade and inadvertently benefiting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian delegation “ambushed” in Warsaw as Polish official goes off the rails – Media
Kyiv had high hopes for the negotiations aimed at clearing the Ukrainian border blockaded by Polish farmers, and easing Ukrainian farm exports to Poland.
Polish PM says progress made on Ukrainian agri-imports, Ukrainian Deputy PM points out disputed issues
Ukrainian Deputy PM criticizes current compromise proposal for two key changes.
Polish MP: Poland, Ukraine nearing deal on grain imports amid farmer protests
Ahead of Polish-Ukrainian gov't talks, an MP from Poland's ruling bloc is positive on grain deal talks, while the Polish Agriculture Minister says negotiations are difficult. Ukraine is against any transit bans.
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.
Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports
On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.
Polish protesters block all six checkpoints with Ukraine
Over 2,400 trucks now waiting to enter Ukraine. At most checkpoints, trucks are only allowed into Ukraine.
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.
Polish diplomat in Ukraine: ‘I thought only Russians could behave so shamefully’
Poland's top consular official in western Ukraine expressed regret over actions by her fellow citizens who escalated their blockade of the Ukrainian border and spilled Ukrainian grain from a freight on the tracks.
Polish farmer protesting Ukraine imports faces charges over pro-Putin banner
A Polish farmer showcased a banner reading "Putin, bring order to Ukraine, Brussels, and our rulers" during farmers' protests against Ukrainian exports to Poland, facing charges of promoting totalitarianism and inciting hatred.
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.
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.
Polish farmers announce complete blockade of Ukraine border starting 20 February
The blockade will not be limited to border crossings but will also include communication hubs and access roads to rail transfer stations and seaports, RFM FM reported.
