Polish farmers started new protests at Ukraine border

In the morning, a protest action by farmers began at the Medyka border crossing point, where they blocked the road leading to the border crossing with Ukraine.

The co-organizer of the blockade explained that the farmers are protesting for two reasons. The first is the failure to meet the demand to maintain the agricultural tax rate for 2024 at the level of 2023. The second reason is concerns related to the EU's free trade agreement with South American countries.

The farmers have blocked the road, preventing trucks from Ukraine from passing at the pedestrian crossing and the railway viaduct. Trucks traveling from Poland to Ukraine will be allowed to pass only one per hour. Passenger cars, buses, humanitarian aid vehicles, and military convoys are not subject to restrictions.

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reports that there is no truck congestion at the crossing point for those leaving Ukraine. About 150 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine.

According to preliminary information, the protest will last for 48 hours, with the possibility of extension.

Protests at the border

Earlier, Polish farmers announced new protests at the border with Ukraine. According to the farmers, the strike was scheduled to last from October 8 to December 31, 2024, at the Medyka - Shehyni border crossing.

Border guards had warned of possible delays in traffic at the Polish border. However, up until today, farmers had not blocked the movement at the border.

On the eve of the protest, Ukrainian customs officers and border guards reported that Polish farmers would begin their protest on November 23. Truck traffic would be limited, but passenger cars and buses would be allowed to pass.

For more details on the protests by Polish farmers, read the full article from RBC-Ukraine.