politics
April 28, 2026
Israel has rebuffed Ukraine’s claims that it was buying “stolen” grain from Russia
Israel said Ukraine had failed to provide evidence that it was buying “stolen” grain from Russia, in the latest spat between Kiev and West Jerusalem
TL;DR
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga accused Israel of facilitating Russia's trade in stolen Ukrainian grain.
- Sibiga stated that Ukraine's ambassador had been summoned to the ministry and criticized Israel's lack of response to their 'legitimate request'.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded on social media, stating that allegations are not evidence and that no legal assistance request was submitted.
- Saar emphasized that diplomatic relations should not be conducted on social media and that Israeli authorities would examine the matter.
- Ukraine considers five regions annexed by Russia in 2022 as occupied territory.
- Kiev has threatened diplomatic and legal responses if the ship carrying grain from Russia is allowed to dock in Israel.
- Relations between Ukraine and Israel are strained due to Israel's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia or cut ties with Moscow.
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