Zelenskyy Sanctions 13 Cargo Ships Over Illegal Grain Exports
Kyiv says the penalties target ships, owners and companies tied to the illegal removal of more than 32,800 metric tons of grain from occupied Crimea.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on 13 cargo vessels, 11 Russian nationals, and 28 companies involved in illegally exporting Ukrainian grain from occupied territories.
- Russia has engaged in systematic seizure of grain from occupied territories since the war began, exporting around 2 million metric tons in 2025 alone, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
- Sanctioned vessels fly flags of Russia, Panama, Belize, and Saint Kitts and Nevis; the Irtysh disabled its Automatic Identification System while transporting wheat from occupied Sevastopol.
- Presidential Advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated, "The illegal export of Ukrainian grain must have consequences for everyone involved." Kyiv will share information with international partners to mirror sanctions globally.
- Zelensky is preparing further measures against Russia's military and financial networks, emphasizing that "a significant number of Russian enterprises working for the war are still not under international sanctions, and this must be corrected in August and September.
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Kyiv sanctions Russian vessels, companies linked to exports of stolen Ukrainian grain
"The illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories must have consequences for everyone involved: from companies and owners to captains and vessels," Sanctions Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk said.
Ukraine Has Imposed Sanctions Against 13 Vessels Transporting Grain From Occupied Territories
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted a decision by the National Security and Defense Council placing sanctions on 13 maritime vessels, 11 Russian citizens, and 28 legal entities linked to the illegal removal of Ukrainian grain from temporarily occupied territories. The measure was formalized under Presidential Decree No. 725/2026, published on the official website of the head of state on August 14. We bring you stories from the groun…
Ukraine introduced sanctions against those involved in illegal export of grain - Zelensky signed decreePresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on sanctions against persons and companies involved in illegal export Ukrainian grain. The package includes 13 vessels, 11 citizens of the Russian Federation and 28 legal entities.
Meanwhile, vessels transporting stolen Ukrainian grain have already been sanctioned. Ukrainian diplomats have been given a specific deadline: by the end of September, they must secure international sanctions against Russian companies and individuals working for the war, including those involved in the production of missiles and drones. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a statement by Vladisl…
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