In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes / in May 2022, establishing new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways. Today, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes have become a lifeline for Ukraine’s economy. In July 2024, Solidarity Lanes transported: • Around 88% of Ukrainian imports (in comparison to around 12% through the Black Sea) • Around 67% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products (in comparison to around 33% through the Black Sea) • Around 27% of Ukrainian exports of grain, oilseeds and related products (in comparison to around 73% through the Black Sea) (....)