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Posted 9/23/2023, 7:25:00 AM

Poland-Ukraine Grain Dispute Strains European Unity Against Russia

Poland and Ukraine's dispute over grain imports escalated into a diplomatic crisis that raised questions about European unity against Russia.
Poland is facing an election soon and took a hardline stance on banning Ukrainian grain to appeal to farmers, a key constituency.
Despite rhetoric, Poland is still expected to provide weapons to Ukraine as promised.
The spat angered many European officials who felt Poland was grandstanding.
Russia benefits from any tensions between Ukraine and its Western allies, scoring a propaganda win.

cnn.com

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Poland Demands Ukraine Withdraw 'Absurd' WTO Grain Export Complaint

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Posted 9/23/2023, 7:25:00 AM

Poland-Ukraine Grain Dispute Strains European Unity Against Russia

Poland and Ukraine's dispute over grain imports escalated into a diplomatic crisis that raised questions about European unity against Russia.
Poland is facing an election soon and took a hardline stance on banning Ukrainian grain to appeal to farmers, a key constituency.
Despite rhetoric, Poland is still expected to provide weapons to Ukraine as promised.
The spat angered many European officials who felt Poland was grandstanding.
Russia benefits from any tensions between Ukraine and its Western allies, scoring a propaganda win.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/4/2023

It’s time for a plan C in Ukraine

9/15/2023

EU Lifts Ban on Ukraine Grain Imports Despite Neighbors' Protests

Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary will impose their own restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports after the European Commission decided not to extend a ban affecting Ukraine's five EU neighbors.

9/17/2023

EU Calls for Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to be Constructive on Ukrainian Grain Imports After They Keep Bans Despite EU Lifting Restrictions

9/20/2023

Ukraine-Poland Tensions Rise Over Grain Exports Amid Ongoing War's Economic Toll

9/21/2023

Poland Halts Weapons Supply to Ukraine Amid Grain Import Dispute

9/21/2023

Poland Halts Arms Shipments to Ukraine Amid Dispute Over Grain Exports

9/21/2023

Poland Shifts Focus from Arming Ukraine to Bolstering Defense Ahead of Election

9/21/2023

Poland's Ruling Party Shifts Ukraine Stance Ahead of Election, Sparking Frosty Relations

9/23/2023

Polish-Ukrainian Tensions Rise After Remarks at UN Spark Backlash

Poland's Prime Minister has accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address, escalating tensions between the two countries over the issue of Ukrainian grain imports.

9/26/2023

Ukraine Faces Growing War Fatigue Among Allies as Russia Seeks to Exploit Cracks

10/6/2023

Poland Dissatisfied with Ukraine's Pause of WTO Complaint Over Agricultural Export Restrictions

Poland sees Ukraine's decision to temporarily suspend its complaint to the World Trade Organisation as inadequate and emphasizes the need for a withdrawal of the complaint rather than a pause.

10/5/2023

Poland Demands Ukraine Withdraw 'Absurd' WTO Grain Export Complaint