Ukraine protests Russia’s shipment of ‘stolen grain’ to Israel

Ukraine summoned Israel’s ambassador to protest a Russian shipment of wheat and barley it says was taken from occupied Ukrainian farms and sent to Israel, delivering a formal protest note and demanding action. The move heightens diplomatic tensions and underscores concerns over grain theft that could affect regional food supplies.

Ukraine on Monday summoned the Israeli ambassador, Michael Brodsky, over Russia’s shipment of wheat and barley allegedly taken from its occupied areas to Israel. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, confirmed the invitation in a post on X, saying Kyiv will present its protest note and request appropriate action. Noting Ukrainian-Israeli relations have the […] Ukraine protests Russia’s shipment of ‘stolen grain’ to Israel