Import

The German government is against the introduction by individual EU countries of unilateral bans on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine.

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 Tax Administration of Poland conducted searches in 222 companies and customs offices in connection with the import of Ukrainian grain.

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.

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

The European Commission extended the ban on the import of Ukrainian grain to five EU countries. The restrictions will be in effect until September 2023.

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

In January-April 2023, Ukraine exported goods worth 13.3 billion dollars.

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.

In the first half of May, Turkey doubled its imports of Russian Urals oil compared to the same period in April.