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Thousands of farmers take to the streets of the Polish capital Warsaw in protest against what they see as excessive EU environmental requirements and unfairly cheap imports. EU ministers met on February 26 in an attempt to streamline the rules and reduce red tape that have fuelled Europe-wide protests in recent weeks. IMAGES
Images of Polish farmers protesting against EU measures to tackle climate change and influx of Ukrainian products in Warsaw, Poland. IMAGES
In eastern Poland, farmers stage a protest in their tractors against EU measures to combat climate change and the massive importation of Ukrainian products. They are accusing their Ukrainian counterparts of undermining their business and are calling for a halt to all border traffic all the while stepping up a battle with the government over their conditions. IMAGES
Polish Prime Minister Donal Tusk welcomes his Ukrainian counterpart Denis Shmygal in Warsaw for bilateral talks over farm imports. Polish farmers have been blocking border crossings with Ukraine since last month to protest at what they say is unfair competition from goods from the war-torn country. The border blockades and grain dispute have strained ties between the neighbours, even as Poland has shown staunch support for Ukraine since the Russian invasion. IMAGES
Farmers use tractors to block roads in Stary Konik, just east of Warsaw, Poland, to protest against EU climate measures and imports from Ukraine. IMAGES
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