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Estimated number of population in regions of Ukraine based on number of active mobile sim cards (mln)

Source: Open4Business.com.ua and experts.news

Ukraine increased copper imports in 2023 by 2.2 times

Ukrainian companies in 2023 increased imports of copper and copper products in value terms by 2.2 times compared to 2022 – up to $140.795 million.
According to customs statistics released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, exports of copper and copper products for this period decreased by 20.1% to $72.078 million.
In December, $20.856m worth of copper was imported and $6.906m was exported.
As reported, Ukrainian companies in 2022 reduced imports of copper and copper products in value terms by 64.3% year-on-year to $65.370 million, while their exports decreased by 56.3% to $90.245 million.

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Polish farmers will block all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine on February 20

Polish farmers will block all border crossings as well as transport hubs between Poland and Ukraine from February 20, RMF FM writes.

“Not only border crossings will be blocked, but also transport hubs, access roads to railway transshipment stations and seaports,” a communiqué from the Solidarity farmers’ union said, as quoted by Poland’s RMF FM.

Earlier, on February 9, Solidarity announced a 30-day general strike by farmers.

Polish agrarians say they are protesting against the uncontrolled influx of goods from Ukraine into Poland due to the opening of borders by the European Union. It is pointed out that “the lack of regulation calls into question the profitability of agricultural production, processing and other agriculture-related industries.”

“Therefore, for February 20, as part of the 30-day general strike of farmers, we announce that all protests will be aimed at a complete blockade of all Polish border crossings with Ukraine and protests on the ground,” the farmers told Solidarity.

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