Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions | Fortune
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Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions | Fortune
"In any normal country, purchasing stolen goods is an act that entails legal liability. Ukraine's intelligence services are preparing sanctions targeting companies and individuals profiting from the shipments."
"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 grain shipments."
"The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirmed that it had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance, stating that more than two had arrived in Israel carrying agricultural products illegally taken by Russia."
Ukraine has accused Israel of allowing the import of grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied territories. President Zelenskyy warned of sanctions against those involved in the trade, which he deemed illegal. Israel's Foreign Minister stated that an investigation was underway regarding the vessel in question, while dismissing Zelenskyy's comments as insufficient. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed prior notification to Israel about the vessels and expressed concern over the ongoing shipments of illegally obtained grain into Israeli ports.
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