EU comments on the decision to ban Ukrainian grain

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The European Commission has condemned bans imposed by Poland and Hungary on the import of grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine.
 
 
Ukrainian grain exports pass through the European Union on way to other countries, as the traditional passages on which Ukraine depends in the Black Sea have been closed since the start of the Russian military operation. But as a result of logistical difficulties, the grain is accumulated, which leads to a decline in prices, which led to protests among farmers and the resignation of the Polish Minister of Agriculture.
Commission spokeswoman Miriam Garcia-Ferrer said “The executive arm of the conglomerate "requests additional information from the relevant authorities to be able to assess the measures."
"In this context, it is necessary to stress that trade policy is the exclusive competence of the European Union, and therefore any unilateral steps are unacceptable," she added.
Ferrer added "In difficult times like these, coordination and alignment of all decisions within the European Union is essential,"  
In Poland, the ban will apply to imports of cereals, sugar, meat, fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs and other foodstuffs.
In its response to Poland's announcement, Ukraine's Ministry of Agricultural Policy said it "regrets the decision".
 "Polish farmers are facing a difficult situation, but we emphasize that Ukrainian farmers are facing the most difficult situation" due to the war.
The ministry suggested that the two countries should reach a new agreement in the coming days that satisfies both parties.
Budapest said that during the ban period "the government expects a permanent solution and the adoption of measures in the European Union".
Last month, Poland and Hungary were among several European countries that requested EU assistance to deal with the repercussions of the low Ukrainian grain price.