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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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