Zelenskiy: Israel's grain from occupied Ukraine illegal
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- Zelenskiy said on April 28 that Israel’s purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory “cannot be legitimate business” and announced a sanctions package against those profiting from it.
- Israel received a vessel carrying grain from Russian‑occupied Ukraine and is preparing to unload it at an Israeli port.
- Andrii Sybiha summoned Israel’s ambassador, accusing the Israeli government of inaction on the grain shipments.
- Gideon Sa'ar replied that Ukraine had provided no evidence that the grain was “stolen”.
- Dmitry Peskov declined comment, saying the Kyiv regime must deal with Israel on its own.
Why it matters: Ukraine loses a grain shipment (one vessel) and prepares sanctions, while Israel risks diplomatic strain and possible trade restrictions, hurting its food‑import reputation.
