Foreign Ministry: Cases of Shipment of Ukrainian Grain Stolen by Russia Are Being Documented Not Only in Relation to Israel

The other cases involve Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, and other countries.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi has said that cases of shipment of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia have been documented not only in relation to Israel. According to him, “similar cargoes had previously approached” Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, and other countries.

This was reported by the CFTS portal, citing the Suspilne publication.

“This is not just about Israel. Previously, we reported that such shipments were heading toward Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, and other countries. Currently, there are actually several ships. As far as I know, one is heading toward Egypt, and another toward Algeria,” Tykhyi said.

According to Tykhyi, at least two shipments of agricultural products that Russia illegally exported from the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories have arrived in Israel.

“I can confirm that we are not talking about just two ships. There were more, and we have informed Israel,” he said.

He also reported that the ministry is tracking a ship that is heading to, or has already entered, an Egyptian port.

“There was a conversation between the presidents [of Ukraine and Egypt]. Even before that conversation, we had been working quite closely with Egypt, asking them not to accept such shipments. Moreover, we received assurances at the leadership level both before and after the conversation that Egypt would not accept such cargo. Therefore, I think you will soon see our reaction to the current developments as well,” said the Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

In response to journalists’ questions about the timing of sanctions, the spokesperson noted, “Appropriate measures will be taken when the time comes. It is a matter of legal procedures.”

“There is a legal aspect that encompasses both the investigation by the Prosecutor General’s Office and certain judicial measures and court proceedings. Of course, as you will see, sanctions will certainly be imposed as part of this process. We want to emphasize clearly that this, again, is a universal approach, not only to Israeli companies, but to anyone who takes part in this illegal trade and effectively helps the aggressor finance military actions against Ukraine,” Tykhyi said.

As previously reported, the bulk carrier Panormitis recently arrived at the Port of Haifa in Israel. It is believed to be carrying wheat and barley from the occupied Ukrainian territories.

On 28 April, Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was handed a note of protest.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said that the country is verifying the facts presented in the investigation and is in contact with Ukraine through diplomatic channels. Ukraine has also lodged an official protest over the Russian vessel being allowed to unload at the Port of Haifa.