European Council to call for ban on EU transit of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia

European Union leaders plan to call for a ban on the export through EU territory of grain that Russia steals from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda, citing the draft conclusions of the European Council summit on 15-16 October

Quote from the draft document: "The European Council emphasises the need to prevent the export through the EU of grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories."

Background:

• The European Council would also "express regret over the agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel".
• Furthermore, during the European Council meeting on 15-16 October, no additional decisions regarding financial aid for Ukraine are planned, nor is the question of using frozen Russian assets on the leaders' formal agenda, although the topic may be raised during discussions.
• The summit of EU leaders on 15-16 October will also call for assisting Ukraine in its winter preparations, particularly regarding the resilience of critical infrastructure and will address the consequences of Russia's blockade of Black Sea export routes.
• Consideration of the "Ukrainian matter" during the European Council meeting in Brussels is scheduled for 16 October. The attendance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected.

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