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Ukraine's Zelensky discussed alternative grain corridors with the President of the European Commission

Updated Oct 3, 2023
KYIV. October 2. UNN. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, held a conversation regarding possible alternative "corridors" for the export of Ukrainian grain. This was reported by the Voice of America, writes UNN. Details The office of the head of Ukraine emphasized that Zelenskyi and von der Leyen agreed to maintain a "constructive dialogue" regarding the lifting of grain export restrictions imposed by some countries neighboring Ukraine. Addition The Minister of Agriculture and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solsky, said on Monday that the alternative corridor, which allows cargo ships to transport Ukrainian grain and iron ore from Black Sea ports, has significantly reduced freight rates, which, he said, are likely to continue to decrease in the future. "New ships are coming. Every farmer will soon be able to feel that logistics due to this route should become cheaper, and accordingly the (profitability) of ...
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