Ukraine-EU Extend Freight Liberalisation Deal

Ukraine and the European Commission have extended the liberalisation of freight transport for another year, permitting Ukrainian cargo to enter the EU without permits. This agreement also includes the potential for an automatic extension until the end of 2025, according to Ukraine's prime minister, Denys Shmyhal.

Ukraine and the European Commission have extended a liberalisation of freight transport for another year, allowing Ukrainian cargo permit-free entry to the EU, Ukraine's prime minister said on Thursday.

Denys Shmyhal added on X that the agreement envisaged the possibility of an automatic extension until the end of 2025.