Ukraine children returned from Russia after alleged deportation
Al JazeeraMAY 2023
Instead of developing a system for ensuring the transit of Ukrainian agricultural produce for sale in African and Middle Eastern countries, the Polish and Hungarian governments have responded with a knee-jerk reaction and made an unfair decision. While this move is not legally binding as it contradicts bilateral trade agreements, the EU must stand together in opposition to the decision. Evidence of a crack in Western solidarity in such challenging times would pose unthinkable issues for Kyiv.
Polish and Hungarian farmers have reason to feel aggrieved as their produce is languishing in warehouses following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EU is at serious risk of external shocks disrupting its food supply because of its heavy dependence on imports. Thus, revamping the entire agricultural infrastructure by creating a sustainable and diversified food system is essential to support and make its farmers much more resilient.