Ukraine to suspend grain exports to Poland at least until July

This decision does not apply to the transit of Ukrainian agricultural goods. 

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Janusz Kowalski announced this. 

In May 2022, the European Union simplified customs rules for Ukrainian agricultural products. This was necessary to increase exports via land corridors. At the time, the sea routes were blocked by the Russian navy. 

As a result of the EU's decision, grain prices in Poland fell significantly. This caused discontent among Polish farmers. 

On April 5, 2023, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mateusz Morawiecki and said that Ukraine and Poland would jointly find a solution to the problem. 

On April 6, Minister of Agriculture Henryk Kowalczyk resigned. 

On April 7, the new Minister, Robert Telus, met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykola Solskyi. Solskyi announced plans to stop exports. At the same time, Ukraine is counting on "the most constructive position of the Polish side on transit."

Subsequently, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Janusz Kowalski clarified that this decision would remain in effect at least until July.

On April 14, Ukraine and Poland are expected to hold another meeting and sign the agreement.