Ukraine is planning to file a complaint with the WTO due to the bans imposed by Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on the import of grain

Ukraine plans to submit a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) today regarding the unilateral bans imposed by Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products.

This information was reported by Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Economy, as reported by Bloomberg.

Authorities are also considering possible retaliatory measures if the restrictions are not lifted by Friday.

Specifically, there might be a ban on the import of onions and apples from Poland, as well as cars from Hungary.

It is reported that the embargoes from these countries have also slowed down the transit of Ukrainian goods through their territory to the rest of the EU.

Poland appears to be determined not to change its position and has stated that Ukraine will not be allowed into the European Union unless the issue of grain exports is resolved.

Poland has stated that it will not support Ukraine’s accession to the European Union unless the issue of grain exports is resolved.

Polish Minister of Agriculture Robert Telus made this announcement. Telus believes that the Polish embargo on Ukrainian agricultural products “creates the possibility for Ukraine to join the European Union.”

“Based on the existing situation, Polish agriculture will never outcompete Ukrainian agriculture. There are several hundred thousand farms there. It’s a completely different agricultural sector, so our position is very strong,” the minister said.

Recently, Poland banned the import of grain from Ukraine, despite the EU’s lifting of such a ban.

In Ukraine, there has been surprise at Poland’s strong rhetoric on the grain issue.