Ukraine: The grain crisis, misinformation or truth?

Factcheck.bg has debunked false and unverified statements regarding the grain crisis and the quality of Ukrainian grain, which are being used to justify requests to ban the import of grain and other foods from Ukraine. The article focuses on the political context in countries like Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Hungary, where these claims are being exploited ahead of parliamentary elections. In Poland, a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports was introduced due to concerns about the large amount of grain in warehouses and misinformation spread on social media. In Slovakia, a ban was imposed after the discovery of a banned pesticide in Ukrainian wheat, but no harmful substances were found. Romania has not yet banned imports, despite farmers' protests, and Hungary was the first to introduce a ban, despite limited discussion of the issue among social media users in the country. The article also highlights Russia's role as the largest exporter, influencing grain market prices and creating anti-European sentiments.