Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (EC), assured him that restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products would be lifted. He made the relevant statement at a press conference after his meeting with the Presidents of Poland and Lithuania. DEA News.
According to the head of state, Ukraine should at least be able to pass such products.
“Transit is also complex, but this issue transcends the borders of bilateral relations between Ukraine and Poland. This issue has been moved to EU level. Let’s see how everything will unfold, but Ms. Ursula von der Leyen personally promised me that after the 15th, the blocking cannot continue,” he said.
However, he did not specify which month he was talking about.
As reported, the European Commission elongated Until 15 September, a ban was imposed on the import of grain from Ukraine to five Eastern European countries – Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia. At the same time, transit from its own territory to other EU countries is allowed.
Former Ministry of Agriculture of Ukraine reported losses. Harvest after the collapse of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station.