Truckers from Slovakia and Poland unite to block Ukraine border, causing economic losses

Slovak road hauliers have joined Polish truckers in blocking the main border crossing point with Ukraine, demanding the European Union reintroduce a permit system for Ukrainian competitors. Both Polish and Slovak truckers argue that Ukrainian peers offer cheaper prices and transport goods within the EU, rather than just between the bloc and Ukraine. They are calling for the reinstatement of limited permits for Ukrainian companies to operate in the EU and for European truckers to enter Ukraine. The blockade is set to continue indefinitely, pending discussions at an EU transport ministers meeting.