Over 20,000 trucks are blocked on both sides of the Ukrainian-Polish border due to a protest by Polish truck drivers.
The blockade is led by a recently formed organization, 'The Committee to Protect Transporters and Transport Employers', and Rafał Mekler, a transport company owner and head of the Lublin branch of Confederation, a Polish far-right party with anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and ties to Russia.
The drivers are demanding the reinstatement of entry permits for Ukrainian trucks, a system that was suspended by the European Union following Russia's incursion into Ukraine.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Alexander Kubrakov has discussed the issue with Polish Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk.
A series of recent events have unfolded in Ukraine, with implications spanning from local to international levels. One of the most pressing issues is the blockade at the Ukrainian-Polish border, instigated by Polish truck drivers. The protest, which began on November 6, 2023, has resulted in over 20,000 trucks being stalled at various checkpoints on both sides of the border. The drivers are demanding the reinstatement of entry permits for Ukrainian trucks, a system that was suspended by the European Union following Russia's incursion into Ukraine. This blockade has caused significant disruption to cargo transit, highlighting the interdependence of national economies and the complexities arising from war and regulatory changes.
The blockade is led by a recently formed organization, 'The Committee to Protect Transporters and Transport Employers', and Rafał Mekler, a transport company owner and head of the Lublin branch of Confederation, a Polish far-right party with anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and ties to Russia. However, the blockade lacks support from the majority of hauliers or Polish authorities and has no clear, unified list of demands. The action appears to be a PR move for the 'Committee' and the Confederation party, with the negative impact on the Ukrainian and Polish economies and Poland's image in Ukraine being evident.
In response to the blockade, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Alexander Kubrakov has discussed the issue with Polish Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk. Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sergei Derkach suggested businesses sustaining losses could ask the Polish government to disperse the protesters by force. Both nations are looking to find a resolution through vice ministerial discussions.
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Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Alexander Kubrakov has discussed the issue with Polish Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk
Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sergei Derkach suggested businesses sustaining losses could ask the Polish government to disperse the protesters by force
The blockade is led by a recently formed organisation, 'The Committee to Protect Transporters and Transport Employers', and Rafał Mekler, a transport company owner and head of the Lublin branch of Confederation, a Polish far-right party with anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and ties to Russia
The blockade lacks support from the majority of hauliers or Polish authorities and has no clear, unified list of demands
The action appears to be a PR move for the 'Committee' and the Confederation party, with the negative impact on the Ukrainian and Polish economies and Poland's image in Ukraine being evident
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The blockade is led by a recently formed organisation, 'The Committee to Protect Transporters and Transport Employers', and Rafał Mekler, a transport company owner and head of the Lublin branch of Confederation, a Polish far-right party with anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and ties to Russia.
The drivers demanding the reinstatement of entry permits for Ukrainian trucks, a system that was suspended by the European Union following Russia's incursion into Ukraine
The issue highlights the interdependence of national economies and the complexities arising from war and regulatory changes