Intermarche to send 40,000 kg of Polish apples to Kaliningrad

Hypermarket chain Intermarche said on Monday that it would like to send 40 metric tons of Polish apples in 5 trucks to the Kaliningrad Oblast. The company said that it wishes to convince Russian authorities to lift the embargo. Bartłomiej Tarłowski, Communication and Information Manager at The Musketeers Group, owner of the Intermarche chain, said that the apples are supposed to be distributed to children from 37 Russian schools. "The beginning of the school year is near, and we in Poland have some experience with the 'fruit in schools' actions". The company wants to give the apples to the children free of charge. If the company fails to convince the Russian authorities, apples will be given to Polish children, Intermarche's statement said. Several says ago, a Russian humanitarian convoy entered Ukrainian territory, carrying aid for the people of the eastern part of the country.