Poland concerned by support for Putin at farmer’s protests: ‘Influence of Russian agents’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland concerned by support for Putin at farmer’s protests: ‘Influence of Russian agents’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Polish authorities voiced grave concerns after slogans praising Russian President Vladimir Putin and his war against Ukraine appeared at Polish farmers’ protests. The Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it believed extreme groups were trying to take over the farmers’ protest movement “perhaps under the influence of Russian agents”. open image in gallery This aerial view taken on February 20, 2024 shows Polish farmers with their tractors and vehicles blocking a highway The Foreign Ministry in Warsaw said it “notes with the greatest concern the appearance of anti-Ukrainian slogans and slogans praising Vladimir Putin and the war he is waging” during recent blockades. “The current situation of Polish farmers is the result of Vladimir Putin’s aggression against Ukraine and the disruption of the global economy, not because Ukrainians are defending themselves against the aggression,” the Foreign Ministry said.

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Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
8 months, 1 week ago

Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border

Al Jazeera  

Polish farmers end blockade at the Ukraine border, after months of protests over cheap imports. Polish farmers have called off their protest at the last border crossing with Ukraine, lifting a blockade that has dragged on for months, soured bilateral relations and buffeted Ukraine’s trade. Truckers in Poland began blocking the border late last autumn, angered by what they said …

Angry Polish farmers protest against EU rules, Ukraine farm imports
10 months ago

Angry Polish farmers protest against EU rules, Ukraine farm imports

Al Jazeera  

Throwing smoke bombs and lighting fires, thousands of angry farmers demonstrated in Warsaw against European Union regulations and cheap Ukraine imports, with police reporting that two officers had been injured and a dozen protesters arrested. Polish farmers have been blocking border crossings with Ukraine since last month to protest against what they say is unfair competition from goods entering from …

Polish farmers stage violent protests in Warsaw, threaten to bring country to standstill | VIDEO
10 months ago

Polish farmers stage violent protests in Warsaw, threaten to bring country to standstill | VIDEO

India TV News  

Warsaw: Tens and thousands of Polish farmers and supporters staged violent protests outside Prime Minister Donald Tusk's office in Warsaw and clashed with the police, threatening to bring the country to a standstill if their demands were not met. Obszanski said that the farmers were leaving Warsaw empty-handed after their request to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was …

Poland sees its most violent protest yet against Ukraine farm imports
10 months ago

Poland sees its most violent protest yet against Ukraine farm imports

LA Times  

Polish farmers, hunters and their supporters protested in Warsaw on Wednesday, demanding that the border with Ukraine be closed to food imports and EU climate policies be scaled back. Poland saw its most violent protest by farmers and their supporters yet Wednesday as some participants threw stones at police and tried to push through barriers around parliament, injuring several officers, …

Farmers march in Poland’s capital, cut off roads in Spain to protest Ukraine imports and EU policies
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers march in Poland’s capital, cut off roads in Spain to protest Ukraine imports and EU policies

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Thousands of farmers marched in Poland’s capital and Spanish farmers cut off traffic on highways near the French border on Tuesday in the latest protests against food imports from Ukraine and the European Union’s agricultural policies. And we will work together in Brussels to make corrections that will protect the common European market against the negative effects …

Ukraine demands Poland punish protesting farmers for dumping grain
10 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine demands Poland punish protesting farmers for dumping grain

Al Jazeera  

Polish farmers spilled 160 tonnes of Ukrainian produce from train wagons to protest against ‘unfair competition’. Ukraine has called on Poland to punish those responsible for destroying 160 tonnes of Ukrainian grain in an attack at a Polish railway station. Kyiv sent a note to Warsaw demanding that the Polish authorities find and punish the guilty, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister …

Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces — and tractors — to protest agricultural policies
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces — and tractors — to protest agricultural policies

Hindustan Times  

PRAGUE — Czech farmers were driving their tractors and other vehicles to several border crossings on Thursday to meet their colleagues from neighboring countries and join forces in their protests against European Union agriculture policies, bureaucracy and overall conditions for their business. HT Image Farmers complain that the 27-nation EU’s environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, which calls for …

Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces — and tractors — to protest agricultural policies
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces — and tractors — to protest agricultural policies

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Czech farmers were driving their tractors and other vehicles to several border crossings on Thursday to meet their colleagues from neighboring countries and join forces in their protests against European Union agriculture policies, bureaucracy and overall conditions for their business. Farmers complain that the 27-nation EU’s environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, which calls for limits on …

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protest affecting flow of weapons
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protest affecting flow of weapons

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Ukraine’s president on Wednesday invited Polish leaders to meet him at their shared border to resolve a blockade by Polish farmers protesting Ukrainian food imports, saying it’s hampering the shipment of weapons to Ukrainian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media he hoped the proposed border meeting for him, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and …

Zelensky invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ blockade
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelensky invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ blockade

LA Times  

Polish farmers, angry at cheap Ukraine produce imports that they say are undercutting their livelihoods, drive their heavy-duty tractors in protest outside the office of the regional governor in Poznan, western Poland, on Feb. 9. Ukraine’s president on Wednesday invited Poland’s leaders to meet him at their shared border to resolve a blockade by Polish farmers protesting Ukrainian food imports, …

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy invites Poland’s leaders to border to resolve farmers’ protests

Al Jazeera  

Polish farmers have been protesting Ukrainian food imports, angry at what they say is unfair competition. Ukraine’s president has invited Polish leaders to meet him at their shared border to resolve a blockade by Polish farmers protesting Ukrainian food imports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media on Wednesday that he hoped the proposed border meeting for him, Polish …

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border as they intensify protests against non-EU imports
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border as they intensify protests against non-EU imports

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Polish farmers blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tires on Tuesday as they intensified a nationwide protest against the import of Ukrainian foods and European Union environmental policies. The farmers spilled Ukrainian grain from a train in Medyka, a Polish border town, sparking deep concern from Ukrainian authorities. It is crucial that the …

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports

Al Jazeera  

Farmers are angry at what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Poland’s war-torn neighbour and ally. Polish farmers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tyres as they intensified a nationwide protest against the import of Ukrainian foods and European Union environmental policies. The farmers spilled Ukrainian grain in Medyka, a Polish border …

Ukraine protests destruction of grain exports by Polish farmers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine protests destruction of grain exports by Polish farmers

Al Jazeera  

Farmers continue to protest that cheap grain imports, mandated by the European Union, are hurting them, despite financial support. Ukraine has condemned what it called the “destruction” of its grain by protesting Polish farmers amid a long-running spat over imports of cheap grain. With Russia’s invasion limiting Ukraine’s grain exports via the Black Sea, Brussels mandated tariff-free access to European …

Polish farmers protest Ukraine imports and EU regulations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Polish farmers protest Ukraine imports and EU regulations

The Hindu  

Polish farmers staged blockades across the country to protest competition from Ukraine and heavy EU regulations, with Warsaw hinting it could impose new import bans on Ukrainian agricultural products. Polish Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Siekierski told state radio that "complete" bans on imports could be imposed on other groups of products as well. Asked about the protests, Mr. Siekierski said the …

Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland protest over European Union policies and competition
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland protest over European Union policies and competition

Associated Press  

MADRID — Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland demonstrated Friday as part of ongoing protests against European Union farming policies and to demand measures to combat production cost hikes, reduced profits and unfair competition from non-EU countries. In Poland, where imports of cheap grain, milk and other produce from Ukraine have caused particular anger, farmers drove tractors across the country …

AP PHOTOS: A farming protest movement grips Europe from Brussels and Berlin to Greece and Romania
11 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: A farming protest movement grips Europe from Brussels and Berlin to Greece and Romania

The Independent  

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Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again
1 year, 3 months ago

Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again

Al Jazeera  

Poland’s PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address this week. Poland’s prime minister has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to never “insult” Poles again, returning to harsh rhetoric towards Kyiv after the Polish president had sought to defuse a simmering dispute between the two countries over the issue of Ukrainian grain imports. …

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates
1 year, 3 months ago

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s prime minister said his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine as a trade dispute between the neighboring states escalates and his populist party faces pressure from the far right in the upcoming national election. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said in a television interview late Wednesday that Poland is “no longer transferring any weapons to …

Poland to halt supply of weapons to Ukraine as grain dispute grows
1 year, 3 months ago

Poland to halt supply of weapons to Ukraine as grain dispute grows

Al Jazeera  

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told local media that Poland needs to focus on building up its own arms. Poland will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was reported as saying, amid growing tension between Warsaw and Kyiv in a dispute over grain exports. “We are no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine because we are …

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 3 months ago

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

The Independent  

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Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 3 months ago

Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Now, Polish officials, who are trying to win parliamentary elections next month with help from farmers’ votes, …

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows

Associated Press  

PERNIK, Bulgaria — Farmers across Bulgaria protested Monday after the government lifted a ban on food products from Ukraine, complaining that the move will cause an influx that drives down prices for local growers. Bulgaria’s National Association of Grain Producers said in a statement Sunday before the protests that farmers are facing “unprecedented difficulties” and called for a ban on …

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Farmers across Bulgaria protested Monday …

Ukraine to sue Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over grain ban: Politico
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine to sue Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over grain ban: Politico

Al Jazeera  

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary imposed bans after an influx of Ukrainian grain led to local farmers’ protests. Kyiv is considering suing Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their bans on Ukrainian agricultural products, the Politico news outlet reported. The magazine on Monday quoted Ukrainian Trade Representative Taras Kachka as saying that Kyiv could also impose reciprocal measures on Poland if Warsaw …

Poland calls on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukraine grain to prevent glut and protect farmers
1 year, 3 months ago

Poland calls on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukraine grain to prevent glut and protect farmers

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government on Tuesday called on the European Union to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain beyond an end-of-week deadline to protect Polish farmers. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he has requested that the European Commission, the EU’s executive, extend the ban on the entry of Ukraine corn, wheat, sunflower and rapeseed or else “we …

Why is Ukrainian grain suddenly so divisive in Europe?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is Ukrainian grain suddenly so divisive in Europe?

Al Jazeera  

Top European Union officials are racing to appease a handful of countries that have temporarily banned imports. To ensure there are no further obstacles in global exports, the EU unanimously agreed to lift all duties on Ukrainian grains and introduced “solidarity lanes” for the transit of the grains last year. The European Commission has rejected the import bans and said …

Poland and Hungary ban Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor
1 year, 8 months ago

Poland and Hungary ban Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor

CNN  

CNN — Poland and Hungary have banned imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine following a surge in cheap goods. Hungarian Agriculture Minister István Nagy on Sunday announced Budapest would also temporarily ban the import of grain, oil seeds and other agricultural products from Ukraine, saying the move was necessary “in the absence of meaningful EU measures.” The …

Poland prohibits food imports from Ukraine to soothe farmers
1 year, 8 months ago

Poland prohibits food imports from Ukraine to soothe farmers

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government said Saturday that it has decided to temporarily prohibit grain and other food imports from Ukraine as it seeks to soothe the rising anger of Polish farmers, who say they are losing huge amounts of money to a glut of Ukrainian grain on the market. Ruling party leader Jarosław Kaczyński said at a party convention …

Poland suspends food imports from Ukraine to assist its farmers
1 year, 8 months ago

Poland suspends food imports from Ukraine to assist its farmers

Al Jazeera  

Poland’s governing party leader Jarosław Kaczyński says the list of banned items would include grain and honey. Poland’s government said it will temporarily prohibit grain and other food imports from Ukraine as it seeks to address the rising anger of Polish farmers, who say they are losing huge amounts of money to a glut of Ukrainian grain on the market. …

Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s new agriculture minister vowed Wednesday to introduce detailed quality controls on the massive inflow of grain from Ukraine transiting through the country, and to ensure its efficient transport abroad. Tomasz Obszański, of the farmers’ Solidarity union said some three million tons of grain intended for Africa “were instead received by traders, once they crossed the border …

Farmers in Romania, Bulgaria protest Ukrainian grain influx
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers in Romania, Bulgaria protest Ukrainian grain influx

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Farmers in Romania and Bulgaria staged protests Friday to express their anger over the European Union’s response to a glut of agricultural products from Ukraine that they say are flooding local markets and undercutting prices. Some farmers outside the European Commission’s representative office in Bucharest brandished placards that read: “Do not punish our solidarity,” while others urged …

Ukraine’s neighbors call on EU to address farm produce glut
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine’s neighbors call on EU to address farm produce glut

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The leaders of five European Union members helping the transit of Ukrainian farm produce to third countries on Friday called for EU action over a glut that resulted from the goods not leaving for their destinations, bringing down prices in their own markets and angering farmers. But farmers in transit countries say much of the Ukrainian produce …

Ukrainian grain inflow triggers protests in Poland, Bulgaria
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukrainian grain inflow triggers protests in Poland, Bulgaria

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s agriculture minister promised financial support from the government and the European Union and easier rules for constructing grain storage as he met Wednesday with farmers angered by falling grain prices. After a round of talks with farmer organizations, Poland’s Agriculture Minister Henryk Kowalczyk said they agreed on more than 1.2 billion zlotys of compensation to farmers …

‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators in Kyiv and Kharkiv fly the blue and gold flag of Kazakhstan, where Russian troops have been sent to quell riots. On Sunday, demonstrators in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, held signs that read “Say no to Putin” and flew Kazakhstan flags alongside Ukrainian ones. “Every nation has the right to protect their socioeconomic and political rights through …

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