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 May 2025, Solidarity Lanes transported:
• Around 80% of Ukrainian imports (in comparison to around 20% through the Black Sea)
• Around 60% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products (in comparison to around 40% through the Black Sea)
• Around 20% of Ukrainian exports of grain, oilseeds and related products (in comparison to around 80% through the Black Sea) (....)