On April 29, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Israel for purchasing grain from regions that Ukraine claims were illegally occupied by Russia. He has threatened sanctions against those profiting from these transactions. Ukraine views all grain produced in the four regions claimed by Russia, as well as Crimea, as stolen since the Russian invasion in 2022.
INTERNATIONALPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 7h ago
Ukraine and Israel Diplomatic Tensions Over Grain Purchases
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Ukraine has escalated its diplomatic conflict with Israel over grain shipments allegedly sourced from occupied territories, with President Zelenskiy threatening sanctions. This follows the unloading of a Russian grain shipment at Haifa, which Ukraine condemns as 'stolen'. The EU is now considering sanctions against Israel in response to this crisis.
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