What's happened
Poland has stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine amid a dispute over grain imports.
Why it matters
The decision by Poland to halt arms supply to Ukraine raises concerns about the stability of the coalition against Russia and the support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The escalating tensions between Poland and Ukraine over the grain dispute also highlight the economic and political challenges faced by Ukraine in its efforts to export grain and maintain international relations.
What the papers say
The Guardian says that Poland's decision to stop arms supply to Ukraine raises concerns about the stability of the coalition against Russia, while The Independent highlights the economic and political challenges faced by Ukraine in its efforts to export grain. Politico reports on the escalating tensions between Poland and Ukraine over the grain dispute, and Al Jazeera mentions the accusations made by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy against some European countries for indirectly supporting Russia.
How we got here
The dispute between Poland and Ukraine began when Poland imposed a ban on Ukrainian grain imports, claiming that it was necessary to protect the interests of its farmers. Ukraine has challenged the ban at the World Trade Organization, arguing that it violates international obligations. The tensions between the two countries have intensified, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accusing some European countries of indirectly supporting Russia through their stance on grain exports.
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