**Ukraine Slams Polish Border Blockade as “Painful Paradox”**
The Ukrainian government is criticizing the latest blockade of the country’s border by Polish farmers. The blockade, which started on November 23 at the Medyka-Shehyni crossing point, is a protest against the upcoming EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
**Disrupting Supply Routes and Straining Relations**
Last winter, Polish farmers blocked the same border to protest Ukrainian grain imports. This time, they are targeting the EU-Mercosur deal, which could bring cheaper agricultural products from South American countries into Europe. The blockade has disrupted crucial supply routes, straining relations between Poland and Ukraine.
**”Painful Paradox” on Holodomor Remembrance Day**
Ukrainian diplomats say that the blockade harms both countries’ economies and plays into the hands of those who seek to sow discord between Ukrainians and Poles. This is especially ironic on the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holodomor genocide, an artificial famine unleashed by the Soviet Union.
**Solidarity Needed**
Ukrainian diplomats are calling for solidarity from Poland, which has a deep understanding of historical traumas. They want both countries to seek solutions that satisfy their interests without devaluing the memory of past tragedies.
**Restrictions in Place**
The protest will last 48 hours, with a possible extension. Only passenger cars and buses can enter Poland. Vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons are not allowed to enter, while only one truck per hour is permitted to exit.
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