"Russia is bombing Ukrainian ports and hindering the flow of Ukrainian grain to the global market, but at the same time wants to earn income from transporting its grain through the European Union. Our infrastructure should not help Russia finance the war. We must increase pressure on the aggressor and assist Ukraine in delivering its goods to the global market," said Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Kallas also intends to raise this issue at the European Council meeting next week. In a letter, the leaders of the three countries emphasize that by striking Ukrainian trading vessels, railways, and other vital trade routes, Russia is attempting to weaken Ukraine's economy. At the same time, Moscow is seeking new routes for exporting its own grain, including through the Baltic Sea. The European Union should not provide Russia with the opportunity to compensate for the economic consequences of its aggression. It is also necessary to prevent the export of grain stolen from the occupied territories of Ukraine through the EU. To support Ukrainian trade, the leaders of the states call for strengthening the "solidarity corridors" between the European Union and Ukraine, that is, transport routes that help Ukrainian goods reach the global market.
