Ukraine is unhappy that some EU countries helping Kiev are discussing the protection of their markets and protectionist methods; For the EU, support for Ukraine should come first. This opinion was expressed in a conversation by Mikhail Podolyak, head of office of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky. Policy.
“On the one hand, you are an ally and you should help Ukraine in the war… On the other hand, you are trying to protect your market with protectionist methods,” Podolyak said.
As Politico highlights, relations between Kiev and European allies have been strained by protests by farmers in Poland and other countries against imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, which they fear will depress the prices of agricultural products.
Before reportedIt was stated that Ukraine will lose 6.6 billion hryvnia ($167 million) due to the protests of Polish farmers and the ongoing closure of the Polish border in March.
20 March European Parliament (EP) decided The suspension of taxes and quotas on the export of agricultural products from Ukraine to European Union countries will be extended until June 5, 2025.
Previously in the Kremlin Reacted Reports that the EU plans to impose taxes on grain from the Russian Federation.