Key facts
- Ukraine is discussing moving customs checks for grain exports to inside Poland and Slovakia.
- The proposed move aims to mitigate Russian drone attacks on trucks.
- Ukraine has already implemented joint border controls with Moldova.
Ukraine is in discussions with neighboring EU member states Poland and Slovakia to relocate customs checks for lorries carrying grain exports from the border to locations within those countries. The Financial Times reported Friday, citing individuals familiar with the matter, that the primary motivation for this proposed shift is to shield the trucks from Russian drone attacks.