"Ukraine Grain Imports Spark Political Tensions in Poland and Europe"

The battle for votes in Poland's upcoming election has put Ukraine's grain at the center stage. Polish farmers are struggling to sell their grain at profitable prices due to an influx of cheap Ukrainian grain, causing overflowing silos and warehouses. In response, Poland's ruling Law and Justice party is doling out subsidies and upholding an expired EU-backed embargo on Ukrainian wheat, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds. This move threatens the alliance with Ukraine and has prompted Ukraine to file a complaint against Poland at the World Trade Organization. Retaining rural voters in the east is crucial for Law and Justice to win a third term, and the grain issue is a key concern for farmers. The dispute also highlights rising frictions with Ukraine and the potential damage to the relationship.