Europe criticizes the suspension of Ukrainian grain imports and calls for Russia to withdraw

The European Commission criticized Poland and Hungary's suspension of Ukrainian grain imports, describing the decision as "unilateral and unacceptable," while the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations agreed that Russia should withdraw all its forces from Ukraine without conditions.

On Monday, the European Commission criticized Poland and Hungary for suspending Ukrainian grain imports, describing the decision as "unacceptable".

In a statement, UNHCR spokeswoman Miriam Garcia Ferrer called on the two countries to "reverse this unilateral step," according to Anadolu Agency.

Last Saturday, Poland and Hungary announced a "temporary ban" on imports of grain and some agricultural products from Ukraine.

A spokeswoman for the European Commission asked the relevant authorities in the two countries for "more information to evaluate these measures."

She pointed out that "trade policy falls within the exclusive competence of the European Union," explaining that the ban decision is "an unacceptable unilateral measure."

Ferrer stressed "the need to coordinate and approve all decisions in the European Union."

The announcement of the ban by the two countries came in an attempt to appease farmers who organized protests against Ukrainian grain imports, which they believe contributed to an increase in the supply of grain in the local markets and the collapse of its prices.

The Group of Seven calls for Russia's immediate withdrawal

Hayashi said in statements to reporters during the meeting of foreign ministers of the countries of the group in Japan that the ministers also agreed to continue imposing sanctions on Russia and continue to support Ukraine.