EU says it has approached Israel over Russian grain boat that docked in Haifa
The European Union has contacted Israel over a Russian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain, which Kyiv says was stolen from occupied territories, after it docked in Haifa. Ukraine condemned Israel's inaction, while the EU warned against actions circumventing sanctions meant to curb Russia's war funding. The EU stated it had formally raised the issue with Israel's foreign ministry. Grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions remains a point of international dispute.
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EU says it has approached Israel over Russian grain boat that docked in HaifaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PMBRUSSELS, April 28 - The European Union has approached Israel regarding a Russian vessel, carrying what Ukraine described as grain stolen from it, that was allowed to dock in the Israeli port of Haifa, an EU foreign affairs spokesperson said on Tuesday.Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Israel's ambassador had been summoned over what he described as Israeli inaction in allowing shipments of grain to enter the country from Russian-occupied Ukraine."We condemn all actions that help fund Russia's illegal war effort and circumvent EU sanctions, and remain ready to target such actions by…
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