Ukraine Calls on Israel to Seize Vessel Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
Ukraine Urges Israel To Seize Vessel Carrying Grains 'Stolen' By Russia
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Ukraine has urged Israel to seize the Panormitis vessel, claiming it carries grain stolen from Russian-occupied regions. This request follows a diplomatic spat between the two nations, with accusations of inadequate response from Israel. Ukraine's prosecutor highlighted the need for legal action against the vessel and its cargo.
- 01Ukraine accuses Israel of inaction regarding the Panormitis vessel.
- 02Israeli Foreign Minister criticized Ukraine's approach as 'Twitter diplomacy'.
- 03Ukraine's Prosecutor General demands legal action against the vessel.
- 04Over 1.7 million metric tons of agricultural products have been illegally exported from occupied territories since Russia's invasion.
- 05Ukraine threatens sanctions against those profiting from the grain shipment.
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Ukraine has formally requested that Israel seize the Panormitis, a vessel it claims is transporting grain stolen from Russian-occupied regions. The request has led to a diplomatic dispute, with Ukraine accusing Israel of failing to act despite repeated communications. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the grain was loaded from another vessel and urged Israel to search the Panormitis, seize its documentation, and question the crew. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar expressed skepticism over Ukraine's claims, suggesting that a legal request should have been submitted before public statements. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has threatened sanctions against those profiting from such shipments, highlighting that over 1.7 million metric tons of agricultural products, valued at over 20 billion hryvnias (approximately $453.67 million), have been illegally exported from occupied territories since Russia's invasion in 2022. Ukraine's foreign ministry also noted a previous incident involving another vessel, the Abinsk, which was allowed to unload despite Ukraine's objections.
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If Israel acts on Ukraine's request, it could set a precedent for international legal actions against vessels carrying goods from occupied territories, impacting trade dynamics.
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