Grain Association urges Ukraine to scrap 10% soy, rapeseed export duty
The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has proposed that the Verkhovna Rada and the government abolish the 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed, the association said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen engaged in a tense meeting at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, with Ukrainian officials voicing concerns about potential Russian escalation in winter. Kyiv expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs as part of an agreement to extend sanctions.
Von der Leyen announced that more defense support and budget assistance are on the way, with €37 billion still available in the current calendar year.
Ukraine has requested its allies to help cover an unforeseen budget shortfall of approximately €26 billion ($30 billion) and called for the EU to expedite the disbursement of a €90 billion loan to sustain its finances through the end of next year. The EU argued against some of Ukraine's calculations and suggested involving other partners like Canada, Norway, and Japan in providing additional financing.
Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for an energy truce with Russia as a first step towards ending the conflict, provided Moscow ceased attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. He also proposed involving Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the discussions, believing Xi has influence over Moscow. President Trump, who is hosting Xi in Washington this week, conveyed Ukraine's position to the Russian side.
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