The subsidies that Poland has given to its farmers in response to a surge in grain exports from Ukraine aren't in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, Ukrainian Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said on June 12. The Polish government approved $2.4 billion in aid for Polish agriculture earlier this year to help farmers compete with a glut of grains from Ukraine that had built up in Poland and other Eastern European countries. Poland has been one of the strongest supporters of Kyiv following Russia's 2022 invasion. However, the grains issue has caused tension for the Polish government, which relies on support from rural constituencies. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
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