Ukraine Summons Israeli Envoy Over Alleged Stolen Grain Ship Near Haifa
Ukraine says the vessel carries over 6,200 tonnes of wheat and 19,000 tonnes of barley from occupied territory, deepening tensions with Israel.
- On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Israel for allowing the Panama-flagged Panormitis to arrive near Haifa, calling the trade in allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain "illegitimate business."
- Ukraine alleges Russia has stolen over 15 million tonnes of grain since 2022, with Israeli authorities previously allowing the bulk carrier Abinsk to unload earlier this month despite advance warnings from Kyiv.
- Kyiv summoned Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky on Tuesday to demand action, as the Panormitis reportedly carries over 6,200 tonnes of wheat and 19,000 tonnes of barley.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the accusations as "Twitter diplomacy," insisting Kyiv failed to provide evidence or submit formal legal requests before turning to social media.
- Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine is preparing sanctions against companies profiting from stolen shipments and will coordinate with European partners to ensure entities involved face international repercussions.
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Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of knowingly allowing grain stolen by Russia to be unloaded at Israeli ports, threatening to impose sanctions on anyone involved in the shipments, which Kyiv says have continued despite multiple appeals to Israeli officials.
The Ukrainian president has now intervened in the matter, which is increasingly resembling a crisis between Ukraine and Israel.
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