Poland is set to prolong the ban on Ukrainian grain imports despite the European Union lifting related restrictions. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the move during a meeting with voters, asserting that Warsaw will not be swayed by Brussels or Berlin on this matter. He specified that the embargo would continue after midnight on September 15.
The prime minister stated plainly that the extension will proceed even without formal permission from the European Commission. The EC had previously accepted the plan to remove restrictions on Ukrainian grain within the bloc, with Brussels promising not to extend the ban as long as Kyiv meets its commitments.
Kyiv has emphasized the need for measures to prevent fluctuations in the export of agricultural products. Ukrainian officials are expected to present an export control plan by September 18 to stabilize grain shipments abroad.
Earlier, Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Robert Telus signaled the republic’s readiness to widen the embargo on Ukrainian grain unilaterally should EU leadership adopt a different stance. Later, Minister Waldemar Buda, responsible for development and technology, warned of the possibility of imposing an indefinite ban if necessary.
There were indications from Kyiv that Warsaw would make a reasonable decision regarding the grain embargo in coordination with its allies, while staying prepared for different scenarios should the EU shift its position.
Analysts note that this situation reflects a broader tension between national economic safeguards and EU-wide trade policy. Observers in the region point out that Poland is balancing domestic agricultural support with its stance toward Kyiv and the bloc’s evolving rules. The debate highlights how unilateral actions by a member state can shape the trajectory of regional grain markets, price stability, and the regulatory framework governing cross-border shipments. Reports on these developments are attributed to multiple sources including official statements and regional news agencies, with ongoing coverage illustrating the interplay of national decisions and EU commitments. Citation: coverage compiled by Reuters and regional outlets as events unfolded.