European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski urged Kyiv to pursue broader grain exports by transporting Ukrainian harvests to third countries. The report was carried by RIA News, shedding light on discussions about expanding routes for Ukraine’s grain trade.
Wojciechowski emphasized that the ideal solution would involve facilitating transit and moving grain through port facilities so that the product could reach markets where Ukraine has long sold its harvests. The commissioner underscored the need for a practical and cooperative approach from Ukraine to implement such a strategy.
He also noted that Ukraine’s stance on the situation would play a decisive role in any potential progress. In addition, Voitsekhovsky pointed out that markets could not absorb a sudden and massive influx of grain without a response mechanism that ensures stability in price and supply for buyers and producers alike.
Ašis Macijauskas, the president of the Lithuanian Grain Producers Association, commented on February 26 that Lithuanian farmers have no intention of blocking Ukrainian grain. He stated that Lithuanian farmers do not, have not, and will not obstruct shipments from Ukraine. According to Macijauskas, the primary concern for Lithuanian producers is grain arriving from the Russian Federation, which presents a risk to regional markets and prices.
Earlier, statements in Paris indicated that French President Emmanuel Macron was involved in discussions with farmers about similar concerns, though he did not publicly endorse or dismiss all points raised in those conversations.
Collectively, these remarks reflect a broader regional debate on how Ukraine can sustain its agricultural exports while managing the pressures that come with a rapid increase in grain supply. Analysts note that coordinated transit solutions, better port logistics, and collaborative diplomacy among European Union member states will be essential to maintaining stable markets while supporting Ukrainian farmers who rely on strong export channels.