Ukraine is currently in talks with China to increase its exports of various agricultural products, according to an October 31 statement by Oleh Osiian, first deputy head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Osiian noted that the intention is to establish seven new markets and that Ukraine exports peas, wheat flour, livestock feed, beef, corn, poultry and aquatic products caught in nature.

Protocols for these exports are at various stages of development and approval, with the pea protocol nearing completion in Ukraine and awaiting review by Chinese authorities.

Draft protocols for poultry and fish are also under review, while the protocol for wild-caught aquatic products has passed national approval and awaits final approval from China.

Meanwhile, China’s already strong economic situation links with Russia have strengthened since the start of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Trade between Russia and China jumped 121% since 2021, highlighting China’s role as Moscow’s economic lifeline.

China’s official position on the war has been “neutral” and Beijing has tried to play both sides in order to maximize economic benefits and increase its geopolitical influence.

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