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Ukraine has asked to increase the volume of agricultural transit through Europe, but Poland and Romania have said they cannot increase the volume of Ukrainian grain transit.

The EU intends to expand its naval mission in the Mediterranean to counter Russia’s “shadow fleet”.

Ukraine has proposed that the EU create a mechanism to support alternative logistics, as more than 30 million tons of agricultural products may remain unexported due to port restrictions.

About 90% of Ukrainian agricultural exports traditionally go through the Black Sea Corridor, but since August this route has been practically non-operational.

The European Commission has refused to revise the quota for Ukrainian wheat imports, but another quota remains available for exporters.

Ukraine is counting on the EU’s support to ensure the stable operation of the maritime corridor and the continuous export of Ukrainian food to world markets.

The response to the attempted sabotage at Leipzig airport could be restrictions on tourist visas for Russians and additional sanctions against “shadow fleet” tankers.

The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.

By the end of the year, Ukraine should extend the agreement with the EU on the liberalization of freight transportation (“transport visa-free regime”) for the next term.

Europe is proposed to create a special Port State Control regime for vessels carrying Ukrainian agricultural exports.