Moldova has approved the transit of Ukrainian grain following Russian strikes on ports in the Odesa region

<span><span><span><span><span><span>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga thanked Moldova for joining the "Paths of Solidarity" initiative and agreeing to allow the transit of up to 600,000 metric tons of Ukrainian agricultural products via its rail network. The grain shipments are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. </span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga announced this on social media.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>This decision will help Ukraine access regional markets and keep vital trade routes open.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

<span><span><span><span><span><span>“Moldova’s decision to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products via the ‘Routes of Solidarity’ is important and timely. We highly appreciate this practical support and Moldova’s demonstration of genuine solidarity with Ukraine,” Andriy Sibiga noted.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

Previously, despite pressure from farmers, the Moldovan government refused to impose restrictions on the import and transit of Ukrainian grain to the Romanian port of Constanța. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan emphasized that there are no grounds for such bans, since this season’s Ukrainian harvest was practically not supplied to the country’s domestic market, and maintaining rail transit provides Moldova with stable revenue and allows it to continue supporting Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukraine appealed to the European Commission to allocate 220 million euros in non-repayable aid. The funds are planned to be used to subsidize interest on loans for small and medium-sized agricultural producers. The grant will be allocated to the “5-7-9%” program to support businesses that have lost their ability to export due to attacks on the ports of Greater Odesa.

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