Blocking of the border by Polish carriers jeopardizes “solidarity corridors”

The blocking of truck traffic near the three largest automobile checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border is a “stab in the back of Ukraine” and jeopardizes the functioning of the “solidarity corridors” that transport grain to third countries. Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Zvarych said this on Facebook.

“The blocking of roads to the Polish-Ukrainian border crossings in Hrebenne, Dorohusk, and Korczowa by Polish carriers is a painful stab in the back of Ukraine, which is suffering from Russian aggression. The “solidarity corridors” between Ukraine and the EU, which pass through the territory of Poland, are under threat,” the diplomat emphasized.

He called on the protesters to stop blocking and choose other forms of defending their rights that would not impede movement across the border.

“After all, in times of war, such methods only play into the hands of our common enemy – Russian terrorists and harm the interests of not only Ukraine, but also Poland and the whole of Europe,” the Ukrainian ambassador emphasized.

As reported, on Monday, Polish carriers began a blockade of truck traffic near the three largest checkpoints on the border between Poland and Ukraine: “Korczowa-Krakivets, Hrebenne-Rava Ruska, and Dorohusk-Yahodyn.

Tomasz Borkowski, the organizer of the protest near the Korczowa-Krakowiec checkpoint, said that trucks would be blocked, but humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine would be allowed to pass through. According to him, the protest has been officially registered by Polish carriers with local authorities until January 3, 2024.

The carriers’ demands to the Polish government include the return of the practice of permits for Ukrainian carriers; toughening of the ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) transportation rules for foreign carriers; the inability to register companies in Poland if their financial activities are not in the EU; creation of a separate queue for cars with EU license plates; creation of a separate queue at all borders for empty trucks; and access to the Ukrainian Shlyakh system.

Tags: Poland, restrictions, Solidarity Lanes