Poland has no plans to increase the transit of Ukrainian agricultural produce, whilst Romania has stated that its logistics capacity is limited. This comes against the backdrop of Ukraine\u2019s appeal to the EU to strengthen alternative export routes due to restrictions on the operation of seaports.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n Taras Vysotskyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, took part in the meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) in Brussels on 28\u201329 September. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukraine called on its partners to strengthen alternative routes for agricultural exports through Europe.<\/p>\n Ukraine has also proposed that the European Union consider allocating 1.1 billion euros to partially offset the additional costs incurred by longer logistics routes, particularly those passing through Germany. This funding has not been agreed: the conclusions of the EU Council meeting confirmed that issues facing the agricultural sector due to Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine had been discussed, but no mention was made of any allocation of funds.<\/p>\n Spokesperson for the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure Anna Shumanska<\/strong> She stated that the department has no plans to introduce changes to increase the transit of Ukrainian agricultural produce. Barna Tan\u010do\u0161<\/strong> He stated that the influx of Ukrainian grain, combined with low water levels on the Danube, is overburdening Romanian ports and making it difficult for local farmers to sell their harvest. He also highlighted the physical limitations on the capacity of roads, railways and ports.<\/p>\n These reports reflect the individual positions of Warsaw and Bucharest. They do not confirm the existence of a joint formal decision by the two countries to withhold any assistance from Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n
Ukraine\u2019s request to the EU<\/h2>\n
Statements made in Poland and Romania<\/h2>\n
Exports and sowing: confirmed figures and forecasts<\/h2>\n