Polish farmers block the border, first of all, because of the fear of competition.
How Russian propaganda affects the blockade of the border with Ukraine
Poland is interested in blocking the border with Ukraine and destroying friendly relations between the states. However, their number is small. Most of those who went to the protests believe that their incomes have fallen because of cheap Ukrainian products.
Of course, there are people who were either really paid or became victims of Russian propaganda. There are very few of them, but there are provocateurs. And there are politicians who do not have any influence on the political life of Poland, they do not have the support of the voters, but they appear at the border to inflame the conflict, - he noted.
He noted that there is an influence of Russian propaganda, but it is insignificant. The main thing is the fear of price competition. He also noted that, according to statistical data, the volume of Ukrainian production is not so significant, but Polish farmers are still worried.
I understand what you are asking, but this is not a fact. Most of these people truly believe that competition from Ukrainian products affects their incomes. Last April, the supply of Ukrainian grain to Poland was banned. Its flow has greatly diminished, and it should not remain with us, but...but some remains. There are entrepreneurs who take advantage of the situation. At the same time, the amount of grain entering Poland is not so large as to cause a drop in prices. The protesters won't say it, but the statistics speak for themselves, he said.
He also drew attention to the fact that after the war, when Ukraine joins the EU, this problem will also be acute.
At the same time, there is a real problem of competition between Polish and Ukrainian product manufacturers. The war will end, Ukraine will join the EU, but this issue will remain for many years. In the EU, there are many laws that must be followed, all of which are much stricter than in Ukraine. Now your products are cheaper, so there is outrage, he added.
