Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of allowing the import of grain that Ukraine claims Russia stole from its occupied territories. Zelenskyy stated that a ship carrying this grain had arrived at an Israeli port, calling the trade illegal and threatening sanctions against those involved. Israel, however, denied the ship had docked or submitted documents. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said it had informed Israel about these shipments, which it claims are part of a systemic issue involving stolen Ukrainian grain. The ministry urged Israel to stop these imports, warning that the situation could harm relations between the two countries. Israel’s Foreign Minister dismissed Zelenskyy’s comments as lacking sufficient information and said an investigation was underway.
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Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
