Ukraine's Innovative Resolution to Polish Border Blockade

Ukraine has found a creative solution to the weeks-long blockade at the Polish border, which has hindered the flow of military aid to the war-torn country. The first train carrying blockaded supplies crossed the border between Ukraine and Poland, bypassing the logjams and delays at border crossing points. While this provides some relief, it is not a permanent solution and sacrifices other goods transportation. The blockade has caused significant economic losses for Ukraine and delays in military aid. Polish truckers have been protesting against Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU, arguing that it undermines their competitiveness. The EU waived the need for permits for Ukrainian truckers due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, but the waiver is set to expire next June.
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- Ukraine to use trains to move blocked lorries across Polish border Reuters
- Ukrainian truckers blocked in Poland: 'People forgot our war' Financial Times
- Chaos at the Polish-Ukraine border as row over transport permits continues Euronews
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