"In any normal country, purchasing stolen goods is an act that entails legal liability. We will also coordinate with European partners to ensure that the relevant individuals are included in European sanctions regimes."
"Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed Zelenskyy's comments as 'Twitter diplomacy,' stating that Ukraine had not provided sufficient information or requested legal assistance regarding the shipments."
"Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance, with more than two arriving in Israel carrying agricultural products described as illegally taken by Russia from occupied Ukrainian land."
"The ministry said it had summoned Israel's ambassador and handed him a note of protest over what it called a continuing flow of such shipments, despite established concealment methods."
Ukraine has accused Israel of allowing the import of grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied territories. President Zelenskyy stated that a vessel carrying this grain had arrived at an Israeli port, labeling the trade illegal. He warned of impending sanctions against those involved. Israel's Foreign Minister claimed the vessel had not yet entered the port and dismissed Zelenskyy's comments. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed that multiple vessels had arrived in Israel with illegally obtained agricultural products and protested to Israel's ambassador regarding the situation.
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