Ukraine summons Israeli ambassador over vessel carrying stolen grain

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has summoned Israel's ambassador to deliver a note of protest over a vessel loaded with Ukrainian grain that was stolen by Russia from occupied territories.

Source: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Friendly Ukrainian-Israeli relations have the potential to benefit both countries, and Russia's illegal trade with stolen Ukrainian grain should not undermine them.

It is difficult to understand Israel's lack of appropriate response to Ukraine's legitimate request regarding the previous vessel that delivered stolen goods to Haifa.

Now that another such vessel has arrived in Haifa, we once again warn Israel against accepting the stolen grain and harming our relations."

Details: Sybiha added that in this context, "we have already officially summoned the Israeli ambassador to the Foreign Ministry tomorrow morning to present our protest note and request appropriate action".

Background:

• The Panormitis arrived at the Israeli port of Haifa carrying a shipment of grain that may have originated from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.
• This was reported by journalist Kateryna Yaresko while the ship was still approaching Israel's coast.

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