Import
North Korea is buying tankers to avoid restrictions on fuel imports
North Korea has been accused of “significantly violating” restrictions on annual fuel imports. The UN found that the country accelerated the acquisition of vessels for its transportation.
Turkey doubled Rosneft imports
In the first half of May, Turkey doubled its imports of Russian Urals oil compared to the same period in April.
Zelenskyy commented on the ban on the import of grain from Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, believes that there is “politics” in the decisions regarding the ban on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Slovakia canceled restrictions on the import of grain from Ukraine
On May 12, the Government of Slovakia approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture to cancel the unilateral ban on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine by the decision of the European Commission.
The EU countries once again appealed to the European Commission regarding the import of Ukrainian agricultural products
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.
Moldova will not limit the import of agricultural products from Ukraine
The Republic of Moldova currently does not intend to introduce restrictions on the import of grain and oil crops from Ukraine.
The European Union may extend the ban on the import of Ukrainian grain
The EU may extend the ban on free trade of wheat, corn, rape and sunflower from Ukraine in five Eastern European countries.
Turkey plans to ban wheat imports
The Ministry of Economy of Turkey is negotiating a ban on the import of wheat.
Poland proposes to ban the EU import of agricultural products from the Russian Federation
Poland will demand the inclusion of a ban on the import of Russian agricultural products to Europe in the eleventh package of EU sanctions.
Moldova can also ban the import of Ukrainian grain
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Moldova is considering the possibility of banning grain imports from Ukraine.