Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Ban Ukraine Grain Exports Amid Black Sea Deal Uncertainty and EU Objections
- Ukraine seeks to reopen food transit routes via Poland in talks as Black Sea ports remain mostly blocked.
- Slovakia approved a ban on some Ukraine farm products but will maintain transit.
- The UN-brokered deal allowing Ukraine grain exports from Black Sea ports faces uncertainty as Russia demands concessions.
- Slovakia joined Poland and Hungary in banning some Ukrainian agricultural imports to protect their farmers.
- Ukraine says the UN-brokered deal enabling safe export of grain from Black Sea ports is in danger of collapsing as Russia blocks ship inspections.