Zelensky slams Israel over imports of Ukrainian grain 'stolen' by Russia
President Zelensky criticized Israel for accepting shipments of Ukrainian grain that he claims were stolen by Russia. He stated that Ukraine is preparing sanctions against those involved in the purchase of this grain and will lobby the EU for penalties. The situation has escalated tensions between Ukraine and Israel amid ongoing disputes over agricultural exports.
- ▪Zelensky accused Israel of accepting stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia.
- ▪Ukraine plans to impose sanctions on individuals involved in the grain trade.
- ▪The diplomatic spat has drawn comments from the Kremlin, urging resolution between Ukraine and Israel.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, April 28, slammed Israel for allegedly accepting shipments of Ukrainian grain "stolen" by Russia, which occupies swathes of Ukrainian agricultural land. Ukraine, one of the world's largest grain producers, has repeatedly accused Russia of illegally exporting agricultural products from territory Moscow has captured since it invaded in February 2022. "Another vessel carrying such grain has arrived at a port in Israel and is preparing to unload," Zelensky wrote in a statement on social media. "The Israeli authorities cannot be unaware of which ships are arriving at the country's ports and what cargo they are carrying," he added.
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