EU Countries Face Legal Action from Ukraine over Grain Bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over their unilateral bans on grain exports, which Ukraine considers a violation of international obligations. The bans were imposed by the three Eastern European countries due to concerns about the influx of tariff-free, low-cost grain from Ukraine depressing prices for local farmers. The European Commission recently lifted its temporary restrictions on Ukrainian cereals, but Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have imposed their own nationwide bans. Ukraine hopes to resolve the issue through consultations, but is prepared to settle the matter in court.