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Posted 9/23/2023, 6:08:00 AM

Tensions Flare Between Poland and Ukraine as Allies Clash Over Grain Exports

Poland's Prime Minister Morawiecki told Ukraine's President Zelensky to never "insult Poles again" after Zelensky criticized Poland over grain export disputes.
Tensions rising between Poland and Ukraine, former close allies against Russia, over Poland's ban on Ukrainian grain imports.
Poland has provided substantial military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but PM threatened to stop weapons transfers after Zelensky's comments.
Poland summoned Ukraine's ambassador and strongly protested Zelensky's remarks.
Poland's President Duda walked back PM's comments, saying old weapons could still go to Ukraine, but new purchases are for Poland.

cnn.com

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Posted 9/23/2023, 6:08:00 AM

Tensions Flare Between Poland and Ukraine as Allies Clash Over Grain Exports

Poland's Prime Minister Morawiecki told Ukraine's President Zelensky to never "insult Poles again" after Zelensky criticized Poland over grain export disputes.
Tensions rising between Poland and Ukraine, former close allies against Russia, over Poland's ban on Ukrainian grain imports.
Poland has provided substantial military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but PM threatened to stop weapons transfers after Zelensky's comments.
Poland summoned Ukraine's ambassador and strongly protested Zelensky's remarks.
Poland's President Duda walked back PM's comments, saying old weapons could still go to Ukraine, but new purchases are for Poland.

cnn.com

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