Event 50

{
  "border_violation_countries": [
    "PL",
    "UA",
    "PL-UA"
  ],
  "border_violation_modes": [
    "Land"
  ],
  "category": "Uncategorized",
  "confidence": "Low",
  "confidence_rationale": "Multiple direct quotes and clear photographic documentation of border blockades and protest signs in the news story. Events described are corroborated with specific dates and statements from both sides.",
  "continuous_since": "2023-11-06T12:00:00Z",
  "continuous_summary": "Protests and blockades at the land border between Poland and Ukraine by Polish truckers have persisted since November 2023, periodically easing and intensifying but without resolution.",
  "countries": [
    "Poland",
    "Ukraine"
  ],
  "country": "Poland",
  "defense_prep": {},
  "description": "Polish truck drivers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, protesting against the influx of Ukrainian haulers who gained market access following EU relaxation of transport rules after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The blockade has caused significant supply chain disruptions, diplomatic tension, and economic impacts.",
  "event_time_utc": "2023-11-22T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "Polish truck drivers have blocked multiple border crossings with Ukraine.",
    "Protesters are demanding the return of permit requirements for Ukrainian hauliers.",
    "The blockade has resulted in long lines and significant delays at the border.",
    "Photographs of blockades at key border crossings on the Poland-Ukraine border.",
    "Citations in the article mentioning ongoing negotiations and significant economic impact.",
    "Detailed descriptions of disruption to cargo traffic and economic tensions."
  ],
  "evidence_quotes": [
    "Since autumn, Polish truckers have maintained a nearly continuous blockade of several major border crossings with Ukraine...",
    "\"Protesters say that the influx of Ukrainian drivers undercuts their business, and they want to restore the previous permit system...\"",
    "\"The blockade has left thousands of vehicles waiting in lines stretching for kilometers, disrupting supply chains and repeatedly drawing criticism from Kyiv.\"",
    "Polish truck drivers have been blocking several border checkpoints with Ukraine since November 2023.",
    "The protests have caused long lines of trucks and disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries.",
    "Ukrainian hauliers accuse their Polish counterparts of trying to stifle competition under the pretext of protecting the national industry.",
    "Polish hauliers argue that an influx of Ukrainian drivers, enabled by eased EU rules during the war, has created unfair business conditions."
  ],
  "evidence_urls": [
    "https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/"
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "extra": {
          "evidence": [
            "Polish truck drivers have blocked multiple border crossings with Ukraine.",
            "Protesters are demanding the return of permit requirements for Ukrainian hauliers.",
            "The blockade has resulted in long lines and significant delays at the border."
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  },
  "fifth_column_countries": [
    "PL"
  ],
  "follow_up_by_country": [
    {
      "country": "UA",
      "notes": "Ukraine has repeatedly called on Poland and the EU to intervene.",
      "status": "Official Statement"
    },
    {
      "country": "PL",
      "notes": "The Polish government is mediating between truckers and authorities.",
      "status": "Investigation"
    }
  ],
  "headline": "Trucker protests: Unraveling the standoff between Polish and Ukrainian haulers",
  "is_continuous": true,
  "location_text": "Poland-Ukraine border crossings",
  "media_assets": [
    {
      "description": "Screenshot capture",
      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_50_1763914455_356fafc6.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "notes": "??PL border with ?? Ukraine: Truck Blockade with russian influence.",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1,
  "sources": [
    "https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/"
  ],
  "summary_short": "Polish truckers have blocked several crossings on the Poland-Ukraine border in protest of Ukrainian hauler access to the EU market, leading to disruptions and diplomatic strain.",
  "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "PL",
  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "PL-UA",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "Truck Blockade",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "PL",
  "Date": "22-Nov-23",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "??PL border with ?? Ukraine: Truck Blockade with russian influence.",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "??PL border with ?? Ukraine: Truck Blockade with russian influence:",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://kyivindependent.com/trucker-protests-in-poland-unraveling-the-standoff-between-polish-and-ukrainian-haulers/ ",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}