Increase in tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus should stop its exports to Europe - PM

This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in his Telegram, commenting on the relevant decision of the EU Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Ukrinform reports.

"The EU has agreed at the ministerial level to increase tariffs on imports of Russian and Belarusian grain. This should actually stop its exports to Europe, deprive the aggressor of profits and help stabilise the European market," Shmyhal said.

He thanked Ukraine's European partners for this strong step.

"European and Ukrainian farmers will benefit from this decision, while the Russian economy will lose," the Prime Minister said.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, EU ministers agreed to impose high tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus from 1 July.

Photo: Cabinet of Ministers