date:Sep 19, 2023
were allowed to transit through the five Eastern countries but could not stay inside their markets for domestic consumption or storage.
The European Commission had committed to phasing out the bans by 15 September, even if Poland and Hungary warned they would launch restrictions.
Under the decision announced on Friday, temporary bans were lifted. In return, Ukraine has agreed to introduce legal measures, such as a licensing system, within 30 days to avoid new surges in grain exports, the E