The decision by Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to ban imports of Ukrainian agricultural products threatens the EU’s “fragile solidarity” in support of Ukraine. The post writes about it Policy.
The newspaper noted that European Union politicians and officials opposed the actions of these countries, and that the restrictions were illegal and had an adverse effect.
“EU diplomats believe that import bans are against both international and EU law and will not achieve their goals,” Politico writes.
The publication emphasizes that this question “could turn into a ticking time bomb.” One of the EU broadcasting sources noted that the Eastern European countries “not a very elegant decision, especially on solidarity with Ukraine”.
Former Verkhovna Rada Deputy Daniil Getmantsev declarationIf the embargo on the import of Ukrainian products to neighboring European countries continues, Ukraine will suffer heavy losses.
17 April Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger announcedBratislava will suspend imports of grain and other individual products from Ukraine, following Poland and Hungary.
April 15 Hungary introduced A temporary ban on the import of agricultural products from the territory of Ukraine until 30 June 2023. same day in Poland introduced same ban.