The European Commission has submitted a proposal to extend the temporary ban on the import of certain types of Ukrainian agricultural products after September 15, as demanded by Poland and Hungary. The proposal was made by Michael Hager, the head of the office of Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Trade.

According to RMF24, reportedly, the submission is based on an analysis of the market situation. Low prices, the impossibility of storing grain in Ukraine's neighbouring countries, and the growth of exports from Ukraine to other EU countries were mentioned there.

It is not certain whether the restrictions will be extended until the end of 2023 or for a shorter period.

The decision depends on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, but the media notes that this may be a signal that the restrictions will continue.

The Polish government on Tuesday adopted a resolution declaring its intention to extend the ban at the national level if it is not extended at the EU level. Hungary announced the same intentions; in addition, Budapest declared its intentions to expand the list of goods subject to restrictions and claimed an alleged agreement on this matter with Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria.

Ukraine stated that the unilateral extension of the ban would violate the rules of the common market and the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine would request the arbitration of the World Trade Organisation if Poland blocked the export of Ukrainian grain.

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