In Bulgaria, they proposed to close the import of Ukrainian grain for six months

April 18, MINSK. In Bulgaria, they propose to close the import of Ukrainian grain for six months. The corresponding bill on the ban was submitted to the country's parliament (People's Assembly) by the Bulgarian Socialist Party, reported.

The document provides for a ban on the import of wheat, sunflower, MILK powder, bee products from Ukraine to Bulgaria for six months.

The fact that Bulgaria is considering the possibility of introducing such a ban was previously reported by the Minister of Agriculture Yavor Gechev. In this case, Sofia is following the path of Hungary and Poland, which temporarily limited the import of Ukrainian agricultural products, which come to the common European market without duties. The decision by the countries was made against the backdrop of protests from local farmers, the agency said.