US EditionUkraine Summons Israeli Envoy Over Alleged Stolen Grain Ship Near Haifa
Kyiv said the ship is carrying more than 25,000 tonnes of grain and warned Israel that accepting it could deepen diplomatic fallout.
- On Monday, Ukraine summoned the Israeli ambassador to Kyiv to protest the Panama-flagged Panormitis, which is allegedly carrying stolen grain near Haifa, demanding Israel reject the cargo.
- Reports indicate four shipments of stolen grain reached Israel this year, including an April delivery of nearly 44,000 tonnes of wheat by the Russian bulk carrier Abinsk that prompted earlier protests.
- Data shows the Panormitis is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of wheat and 19,000 tonnes of barley sourced from occupied Berdyansk and the Port of Kavkaz, according to Kyiv.
- Responding to the summons, Israeli official Gideon Sa'ar insisted 'evidence substantiating the allegations have yet to be provided' and criticized Kyiv for not submitting formal legal assistance requests.
- Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned 'Russia's illegal trade with stolen Ukrainian grain should not undermine them,' noting Kyiv estimates Russia has stolen at least 15 million tonnes of grain since 2022.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga summoned the Israeli ambassador for talks on Monday over the "lack of an adequate response" regarding the acceptance of grain shipments from parts of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
Ukraine warns Israel and summons its ambassador
The background is the accusation that Israel is referring to cereals from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Israel's Foreign Minister Saar rejects this as a mere allegation.
Ukraine and Israel are allies, but the relationship between the two countries is being put to the test. In sharp words, Kiev criticises the fact that stolen grain from occupied territories has arrived in a port.
Russian grain supply is burdening relations between Ukraine and Israel.
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