MFA considers further restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine unacceptable

The relevant commentary was posted by the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry on its official website, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“We consider it absolutely unacceptable to continue trade restrictions on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine after the ban of the European Commission expires on September 15,” the report states.

According to the ministry, the intentions to add other Ukrainian products to the list of banned imported goods are also completely unclear.

Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry emphasized that such unilateral restrictions do not correspond to the spirit and letter of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement and the principles and regulations of the European single market.

The Ukrainian ministry called on the leadership of the European Union and the countries involved to develop a balanced solution in accordance with the EU legislation and the Association Agreement.

“Only in the spirit of solidarity can we counter the challenges caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine and strengthen the European single market,” Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry concluded.

A reminder that Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary agreed to support a ban on grain imports from Ukraine until the end of 2023.