President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his speech at the summit attended by the countries participating in the Three Seas Initiative, threatened the European Union with court if the restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products are extended. DEA News.
According to the president, Ukraine is categorically against any restrictions on grain exports. He added that in Kiev they are “calmly” looking at the fact that Ukrainian grain has become a “good source of income” for some European countries.
Addressing the European Commission separately, the Ukrainian leader reminded that “the foundation of Europe” is free competition and “keeping promises”. He argues that Kiev does not interfere with competition but “will not silently accept violations of promises made to us”, including the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
“If we have to fight in arbitrations for Ukraine and the foundations of our common Europe, we will fight in arbitrations, whether we want to or not. “If we have to fight on the platforms of international organizations, we will fight there,” Zelensky said.
Robert Telus, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland declarationPoland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia agreed to ask the EU leadership to impose a ban on grain imports from Ukraine until the end of 2023.
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine declarationHe said that the Ukrainian authorities categorically disagreed with these plans.
Formerly Ukraine applied To some EU countries with a request to ensure the functioning of an alternative grain corridor without the participation of Russia.