The first solution has already been found: why the blockade on the border with Poland continues to this day

The blockade of Ukrainian trucks continues on the Polish border/Getty Images

The blockade of Ukrainian trucks continues on the Polish border, which began more than a month ago – on November 6. In this way, Kiev is required, in particular, to transport goods under the appropriate permits, which the European Commission has canceled until July 2024.

However, the main problem is that Poland is now in a period of almost anarchy. As Ivan Us, chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies, told 24 Channel, the current government is already earning its time in power, and the next one has not yet begun its work.

“A classic transfer of crises is taking place. The outgoing government leaves the crisis to its successors so that they have problems against which in the future (hopes – Channel 24) they will return to power. Unfortunately, these are the realities of internal political life, which exist not only in Poland,” noted Us.

Carriers are not all of Poland

There are thousands of carrier companies registered in Poland, of which only a few are participating in the strike.

Not all of Poland takes a position their carriers are only a separate social group that does not even have the level of influence that farmers had in April, emphasized Us.

In general, Poland also interested in stabilizing relations with Ukraine. In particular, facing the threat of a common enemy – Russia.

How to resolve the situation

“Now they are looking for options to bypass this blockade and partially found – today's message from Ukrzaliznytsia that the train has already gone to Poland with our trucks. This could not happen without permission from the Polish railway roads,” noted Us.

In addition, there is hope that the new government of Donald Tusk, as a more Euro-oriented force, will listen more to the statements of the EU and, perhaps, will act more harshly with carriers.

Blockade on the Polish border: latest news

• Deputy Director of the Commercial Work Department of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC Valery Tkachev confirmed that Ukrainian trucks stuck at the Polish border are delivered by train. However, such transport is currently only being tested.
• A senior EU official said that the situation on the Polish border will stabilize as soon as a new government comes to power. To do this, you need to wait a few more weeks.
• The NYT wrote that the blockade on the Polish border has already affected the Ukrainian front. After all, trucks with military aid were also stuck in queues.