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The European Commission has approved a support package of 100 million euros for farmers in five countries that have banned the import of grain from Ukraine.

The countries of the European Union agreed on a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. In particular, ships with Russian cargo are now prohibited from entering EU ports.

The Romanian government will ask the EU to extend restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products at least until the end of the year.

“Ukrzaliznytsia” plans to provide a full list of forwarding services to cargo owners and enter the EU market.

The European Commission finally approved the extension of restrictions on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products to neighboring countries until September 15.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects that restrictions on the import of four agricultural products from Ukraine will not be extended after June 5.

The European Union may limit agricultural imports of Ukraine to five neighboring countries after the extension of the “economic visa-free regime”.

The European Union intends to lay an underwater Internet cable across the Black Sea to improve communication with Georgia and reduce dependence on the Russian Federation.

EU countries support sanctions against the “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil.

Five EU countries appealed to the European Commission to introduce protection mechanisms for the farmers of these countries against the increased influx of Ukrainian agricultural products.