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Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving stolen grain from Russia

Apr 28, 2026, 2:18 PM20
(Update: Apr 28, 2026, 3:02 PM)
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Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving stolen grain from Russia

  • Ukraine has accused Israel of receiving shipments of grain claimed to be stolen by Russia from occupied territories.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Israeli authorities should be aware of the vessels entering their ports.
  • The incident has escalated tensions between Ukraine and Israel, prompting diplomatic actions and warnings about bilateral relations.
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Amidst ongoing conflict, Ukraine has raised serious accusations against Israel, asserting that the country is receiving grain shipments from Russian-occupied territories. In a recent statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that another vessel carrying grain, which he referred to as 'stolen by Russia', was reportedly arriving at a port in Israel. He asserted that the Israeli government 'cannot be unaware' of the contents of the vessels docking at its ports and warned that this failure to intercept such shipments could jeopardize diplomatic relations between both nations. The situation escalated when Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar publicly challenged Ukraine's allegations, stating that such claims lacked substantiation and that Israel would review the matter further. The growing diplomatic rift has compelled Ukraine to summon the Israeli ambassador in Kyiv, expressing outrage over Israel's lack of response to Ukraine's queries regarding previous grain shipments that had reportedly reached the Haifa port. Over the past year, reports have indicated that multiple vessels loaded with grain from occupied territories had docked at Israeli ports, heightening Ukraine's frustrations. Following the arrival of yet another vessel, Ukraine's foreign ministry indicated preparations for sanctions targeting individuals involved in profiting from this trade, viewing it as a direct affront to Ukraine’s sovereignty and an act that could inadvertently contribute to Russia's war efforts. As diplomatic channels have been engaged, Ukrainian officials accuse Israel of conducting 'Twitter diplomacy' rather than pursuing proper legal inquiries for resolving the matter. President Zelensky conveyed that the ongoing trade of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia undermines Ukraine’s territorial integrity and violates international laws. Both nations face increasing pressure to address the implications of these allegations, with the situation reflecting broader geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the consequent international reactions.

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