Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia

Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents

The port of Haifa in Israel (Alamy/PA)

Ukraine accused Israel on Tuesday of allowing the import of grain it says Russia stole from occupied territories, prompting a sharp exchange between officials in Kyiv and Jerusalem.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a vessel carrying grain had arrived at an Israeli port and was preparing to unload, calling the trade illegal and warning of sanctions against those involved.