Zelensky condemns Israel over “stolen” grain

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Published 12.24

 

A Sierra Leone-flagged ship loaded with grain is inspected in the Black Sea in 2022. The ship in the picture has nothing to do with the text. Photo: Emrah Gurel/AP/TT

Israel receives Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia, rages Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A ship loaded with stolen grain has arrived at a port in Israel, Zelensky claims.

“This is not – and cannot be – legitimate business. The Israeli authorities cannot be unaware of which ships arrive at the country’s ports and what cargo they are carrying,” he writes on X, accusing Israel of violating its own laws by receiving the grain.

According to Zelensky, Russia is systematically seizing grain on occupied Ukrainian territory and exporting it.

“Ukraine has taken all necessary measures through diplomatic channels to prevent such incidents,” he writes, promising Ukrainian sanctions against the individuals involved.