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 October 2025, Solidarity Lanes transported:
• Around 70% of Ukrainian imports (in comparison to around 30% through the Black Sea)
• Around 50% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products (in comparison to around 50% through the Black Sea)
• Around 15% of Ukrainian exports of grain, oilseeds and related products (in comparison to around 85% through the Black Sea) (....)