Poland mulling Russian coal import ban?

Poland may consider introducing restrictions on the import of coal from Russia, according to statements made by Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. They would be a response to Russia's ban on imports of Polish agricultural produce. “As regards coal, it has been a subject of intense reflection,” Reuters quoted Sikorski as saying. The statement was made at a news conference when the minister was asked about calls for an embargo on Russian coal imports. Meanwhile on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Janusz Piechociński told Polish Radio that he was against such restrictions. He said that instead of building up a trade war, Poland should focus on promoting its own coal.