Zelenskyy Accuses Israel of Buying 'Stolen' Ukrainian Grain from Russia. Here's What To Know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatened sanctions on Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the import of grain he says has been “stolen” from his country by Russia.“Another vessel carrying such ⁠grain has arrived at a port in Israel and is preparing to ​unload. This is not – and cannot be – legitimate business,” Zelenskyy said on X Tuesday morning. “The Israeli authorities cannot be unaware of which ships are arriving at the country’s ports and what cargo they are carrying.”He went on to say that Ukraine is preparing a sanctions package targeting both those transporting the grain and “the individuals and legal entities attempting to profit from this criminal scheme.” Ukraine also summoned Israel’s ambassador to the foreign ministry over the shipment.Read…

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