The Ukrainian state railway company has extended temporary restrictions on the cross-border transport of certain agricultural goods to Poland, analysts and officials said. As a major farmer, Ukraine had previously exported most of its goods through seaports, but has been forced to export by train across its western border since Russia’s February invasion.
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The consulting company APK-Inform has announced that the restriction on the movement of goods to Poland via Izovo will be extended until May 3, but no details have been provided. Last week, the Ukrzaliznicja introduced state rail restrictions in Romania via the Djakovo and Vadul-Siret crossings, and to Poland via Yahodyn and Izovo. According to the company, wagons accumulated at border crossings and closures during the Easter holidays have forced Ukraine to temporarily restrict the movement of goods. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Roman Rusakov confirmed the restrictions, adding that this was also due to the fact that there were not enough Polish inspectors on that side of the border. He said the problem would be discussed with Poland next week. Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky said earlier this month that the ministry's main task is to find alternative ways to export grain. At least 13 million tons of grain can still be exported from the country, the international agricultural ...
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