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Budapest previously agreed to let the cargo pass on the condition that it does not enter the Hungarian market.

Lithuania will propose to the European Union to ban the transit of Russian grain through the territory of the bloc.

The Estonian government has approved sanctions that prohibit the transit of grain of Russian and Belarusian origin through the country.

The Ukrainian Grain Association has called on the Ministry of Agrarian Policy to verify information about possible restrictions on the temporary storage of Ukrainian grain during transit through Poland.

Ukrzaliznytsia considers it realistic to increase the throughput capacity of the grain corridor through Moldova to 4.5 million tons per year and sees opportunities for further growth.

In the first 20 days of August, Moldovan Railways transported 15.7 thousand tons of agricultural cargo in transit.

The negotiations will take place against the backdrop of the union’s statements about possible mass protests if the authorities do not propose a solution to organize transportation.

Moldovan farmers have opposed the government’s decision to reduce rail transit tariffs for Ukrainian goods to Constanta by 50% and are allowing mass protests.

The President of Moldova said that helping Ukraine is more important than the short-term losses of Moldovan farmers.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced an increase in transit surcharges for most categories of vessels.