Ukraine Threatens Sanctions Against Israel Over Russian Grain Ship in Haifa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of violating international norms by purchasing grain from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia. This accusation follows the docking of a Russian grain ship at Haifa Port, which Ukraine claims carried wheat stolen from its occupied territories. The situation has escalated tensions between Kyiv and Jerusalem, with Ukraine preparing a sanctions package against those involved in the transport and sale of what it describes as 'stolen' grain. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized Israel's handling of the issue, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar dismissed the claims, stating that diplomatic relations should not be conducted through media channels. Ukraine alleges that Russia has exported over 2 million tons of grain from occupied territories, valued at approximately $400 million, to various countries, including those in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.