Poland Implements Ban on Ukrainian Food Imports to Support Local Farmers

Poland has temporarily banned the import of grain and other food items from Ukraine to address the rising anger of Polish farmers who are losing money due to a glut of Ukrainian grain on the market. The ban will last until June 30 and includes sugar, eggs, meat, milk, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. The situation is the result of Russia's war against Ukraine, and farmers in neighbouring countries have also complained about Ukrainian grain flooding their countries and causing prices to fall. The move comes ahead of an election later this year and is a headache for the governing conservative Prawo i Sprawiedliwość party as it seeks a third term.