EU Proposes Deal to Resolve Tensions from Ukrainian Grain Glut
- The EU will propose banning Ukrainian grain exports to neighboring countries to relieve economic distress caused by a flood of cheap grain.
- Russia is demanding the West lift restrictions on its own agricultural exports in exchange for extending a deal allowing safe passage of Ukrainian grain during the war.
- Central European farmers have struggled to sell crops due to an influx of Ukrainian grain, creating political tensions in the EU.
- The proposed EU deal would provide aid to farmers and only allow Ukrainian grain to enter neighboring countries if bound for export outside the EU.
- Talks are ongoing to resolve issues before a UN-brokered deal allowing wartime grain exports from Ukraine expires May 18.
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