France joins Poland’s push to curb Ukrainian imports – POLITICO

The failure of WTO member countries to produce anything meaningful at the group’s 13th Ministerial Conference could further erode the Geneva-based organization’s ability to create new global trade rules. Feb 25 8 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, … Read more

Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year – POLITICO

Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin’s aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western sanctions on Russia are not working, and why Moscow keeps getting components for its missiles from Western companies. Why Ukrainians have to keep asking for weapons; and why the U.S. is not … Read more

Zelenskyy calls for urgent talks to end Polish border crisis – POLITICO

In addition to blockading border crossings, Polish farmers have dumped grain bound for Germany, while one tractor carried a placard proclaiming support for Putin and his invasion. “Putin, bring order to Ukraine and Brussels — and to our own rulers,” the message proclaimed in red and black capital letters daubed on cardboard. “We are now witnessing … Read more

9 times Hungarian leader has been a thorn in Brussels’ side – POLITICO

This includes issues in the awarding of public contracts, restrictions on academic freedoms, a “child protection law” widely viewed as homophobic and the treatment of asylum seekers.  The row over the so-called child protection law has turned into legal action, as 15 member countries and the European Parliament have joined a lawsuit brought by the Commission … Read more

France axes tractor fuel hike, cuts red tape to appease angry farmers – POLITICO

Attal also promised to limit administrative hurdles for farmers by halving (from 4 to 2 months) the delay to launch a legal action against authorizations for farm works such as the expansion of a barn. He also pledged to increase existing financial support to farmers and also to speed up the disbursement of cash under … Read more

Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO

Polish farmers ended a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing after reaching an agreement with Warsaw that met their demands, defusing a dispute that had become an early test of the new government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Newly appointed Polish Agriculture Minister Czesław Siekierski signed the deal with Polish farmers blockading the Medyka-Shehyni border … Read more

Polish farmers resume blockade of border crossing with Ukraine – POLITICO

WARSAW — Polish farmers restarted a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing on Thursday, accusing the new Polish government of failing to guarantee it will meet their demands for financial help. The farmers rejoined truckers at the Medyka-Shehyni crossing — hauliers are also blocking other crossings complaining about competition from Ukrainian rivals — turning the … Read more

Macron makes enemies defending rape-accused star – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — The storm sparked by Emmanuel Macron’s defense of film star Gérard Depardieu shows no sign of abating as the showbiz world tears itself apart over accusations targeting one of France’s best-known actors. The French film star is at the center of a … Read more

Explosion hits Greek-owned ship on way to Ukraine – POLITICO

ATHENS — A Greek-owned cargo ship struck a mine in the Black Sea on Wednesday as it was en route to Ukraine to be loaded with grain. The Panamanian-flagged vessel “Vyssos” was sailing toward the Ukrainian port of Izmail when it hit the explosive device in the Black Sea’s Danube Delta, according to several Greek … Read more

Polish truckers halt blockade at Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO

Protests blockading a key border crossing between Ukraine and Poland have halted, officials in Kyiv said Sunday, amid a long-running standoff with Polish farmers over imports of cheap grain. In a statement, the Ukrainian authorities said that “truck traffic has been restored” after “Polish farmers finished the blockade of the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing point” along … Read more