**Polish Truckers Plan Blockade at Ukrainian Border**
A group of Polish truckers is planning to restrict freight traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian border. According to Ukraine’s State Border Guard, the protesters will allow only one vehicle to enter and another to exit every hour. This blockade could last for four months.
The reason behind this protest is to draw attention to the “plight of transport companies and the threat to thousands of jobs,” as stated by the organizers. However, it’s worth noting that truckers in Poland have been protesting against Ukrainian agricultural imports and the EU’s lifting of most duties on Ukrainian imports since 2022.
**Ukraine Allows Humanitarian Aid to Pass**
Despite the blockade, Ukraine’s border guards have made it clear that buses and vehicles transporting humanitarian aid will pass unhindered. This is good news for those who rely on these supplies.
**Blockade Not New; Previous Efforts Have Had Success**
This is not the first time Polish truckers have blocked the Ukrainian border. In the past few years, they have launched months-long blockades in protest against Ukrainian agricultural imports and EU policies. These efforts have had some success in drawing attention to their concerns.
**Right-Wing Politician Showcases Support for Blockade**
Far-right politician Rafal Mekler has shown his support for the blockade by posting pictures on social media of himself with trucks and police vehicles at the border crossing. However, it’s worth noting that the mayor of Dorohusk had previously banned the blockade due to concerns about critical infrastructure.
**Court Ruling Allows Blockade to Proceed**
Despite these concerns, a court ruling in Lublin has allowed the blockade to proceed. This means that traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint may be restricted for an extended period, affecting both Polish and Ukrainian truckers.
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