Polish farmers blocked the border with Ukraine again because of the EU agreement with South America

Published 2024년 11월 25일

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Polish farmers have initiated a blockade of the border with Ukraine at the 'Medyka-Sheghini' checkpoint, demanding the maintenance of the current agricultural tax rate and opposing a free trade agreement between the EU and South American countries (MERCOSUR). The blockade, which is expected to last 48 hours with potential extensions, will limit the entry of vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons into Poland. This action has raised questions about its strategic location and the broader implications of its timing and motivations, particularly in relation to Russia and far-right Polish politicians.

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On the morning of November 23, Polish farmers renewed the blockade of the border with Ukraine at the "Medyka-Sheghini" checkpoint, the State Border Service of Ukraine reports. According to preliminary information, the promotion will last 48 hours, but may be extended. During the blockade, farmers will not allow vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tons to enter Poland, while one truck per hour will be allowed to leave Poland. The restrictions will not apply to buses and cars. At the time of the beginning of the blockade, there was no line of trucks in front of the specified checkpoint for departure from Ukraine, and about 150 cars had accumulated to enter. According to the Polish mass media, the protesters did not announce any demands for the transportation of Ukrainian products. They demand the maintenance of the level of the agricultural tax at the level of 2023 and oppose the free trade agreement between the EU and the countries of ...

Source: Graintrade