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Ukraine Urges EU Sanctions on Bangladesh for Wheat Trade

6/27/2025

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Ukraine is calling on the EU to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies for importing wheat believed to be pilfered from Russian-occupied territories. Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk expressed frustration over Bangladesh's disregard for diplomatic pleas to stop this trade. With the war costing Ukraine an estimated $80 billion, the integrity of its grain trade is more vital than ever.

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Ukraine is calling on the EU to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies for importing wheat believed to be pilfered from Russian-occupied territories. Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk expressed frustration over Bangladesh's disregard for diplomatic pleas to stop this trade. With the war costing Ukraine an estimated $80 billion, the integrity of its grain trade is more vital than ever.