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Estonia bans transit of Russian and Belarusian grain
Estonia has implemented a national ban on the transit of grain originating from Russia and Belarus through its territory and ports. The decision is a preemptive measure intended to prevent the country from becoming an alternative export route for Russian agricultural products as Moscow seeks new corridors following attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea ports.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that it would be ‘cynical’ to permit Russian grain exports through Estonian infrastructure while Russia continues to target Ukrainian ports and disrupt its grain exports to the global market.
Estonia is coordinating these efforts with Latvia and Lithuania to ensure that Russian grain is not transported through Baltic ports. Latvia has previously considered measures such as a 300 percent customs tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus to limit transit volumes.
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Belarus · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Margus Tsahkna · Russia
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Estonian government has passed a transit ban on grain originating from Russia and Belarus. www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.finanzen.net · ordu.az · www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Estonia is coordinating with Latvia and Lithuania to ensure Russian grain is not transported through Baltic ports. www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.finanzen.net · ordu.az · www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated it would be cynical to allow Russian grain exports through Estonian ports while Russia attacks Ukrainian ports. www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.finanzen.net · ordu.az · www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The ban is a preemptive measure to prevent Estonia from becoming a new transit route for Russian grain. www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.finanzen.net · ordu.az · www.upday.com
- [DISPUTED] Latvia plans to introduce a 300 percent customs tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus. www.upday.com