Latvia intends to help Ukraine unblock border with Poland

The Latvian Foreign Ministry believes that it can help resolve the situation on the Polish-Ukrainian border. The head of the country's diplomatic ministry, Krisjanis Kariņš, has held talks with Polish EU Affairs Minister Szymon Szinkowski wiel Senk regarding the removal of the blockade from the border. This is stated in a statement by the press service of the Latvian Foreign Ministry.

Kariņš urged his Polish counterpart to find a solution to the situation on the Polish-Ukrainian border and expressed readiness to provide assistance.

The Latvian and Polish representatives also discussed the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The Latvian representative expressed Latvia's support for Rīga's support for Kiev on the path to European integration.

We would like to point out that about four thousand lorries have piled up on the Polish-Ukrainian border. The road blockade started in early November. Ukrainian hauliers claim that only one association of Polish hauliers, which used to work actively with Russia, is blocking the border. They are against Poland's integration into the EU and in favour of restricting ties with Ukraine.

It is known that two Ukrainian drivers have already died on the border. Kiev has started evacuating those of them who wish to leave their autos and return to Ukraine.

As a result of the blockade of the border by the Polish far-right, Ukraine's economy is suffering significant losses.