German companies that carry out their production in Ukraine complained about the Polish customs authorities. A German magazine writes that Poles are delaying exports of goods and “strangling” the Ukrainian economy Spiegel.
According to the publication, German investors say Warsaw is deliberately “interfering in the wheels of Ukraine” by delaying exports; This runs counter to the economic support the Ukrainian state receives from the European Union.
“The situation is ridiculous: the EU helps Ukraine stabilize the state budget, shoulder the military burden and compensate for non-payment of taxes,” the article said.
As stated in the publication, the reason for the delays appears to be the conflict between the two countries that has been simmering for several months.
Several German companies told Spiegel that Polish customs officials “deliberately delayed” inspection of export cargoes, which manufacturers believed was covert sabotage. According to Polish customs, it had to complicate the procedure for inspection of products at the border due to active cigarette smuggling from Ukraine; but according to representatives of German companies, Warsaw is only using the situation at the border as a security measure. Pressure on Kiev
Marcin Przydacz, formerly head of the International Policy Bureau of the Office of the President of Poland statedHe said Kiev should not establish ties with Europe at the expense of worsening relations with “reliable partners” and that disrespect for Warsaw’s interests could influence its every decision.
Formerly political scientist said About real relations between Poland and Ukraine.