The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
The opposition PiS party has called on the government to introduce an immediate embargo on Ukrainian goods.
Around 160 tonnes of corn was destroyed, says Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
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Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can ban the import of Ukrainian grain while allowing transit through their territory.
Transports are to be sealed, escorted and electronically tracked, to ensure that the grain does not remain in Poland.
Ukraine says it “regrets” today’s decision by Poland, which is “contrary to arrangements” between the two countries.
Polish farmers have been protesting that Ukrainian grain imports are lowering prices.
Farmers say that increased Ukrainian grain exports have caused a drop in prices.
Some Polish farmers have protested, claiming that Ukrainian grain is entering the local market and lowering prices.
Poland is set to remain the third largest cereals producer in EU.
Poland also hopes to begin importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt.