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Ukraine Accuses Israeli Firms, EU Reviews Grain Sanctions

5/6/2026

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Ukraine’s embassy in Tel Aviv lodged a complaint that two Israeli firms imported wheat seized by Russia from Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel lacks evidence, will examine the case under Israeli law.
The European Union announced a review of Ukrainian grain entering Haifa and may sanction those financing Russia’s war effort.
Ukraine’s foreign ministry summoned Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky to protest and warned a response could strain relations.

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Ukraine’s embassy in Tel Aviv lodged a complaint that two Israeli firms imported wheat seized by Russia from Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel lacks evidence, will examine the case under Israeli law.
The European Union announced a review of Ukrainian grain entering Haifa and may sanction those financing Russia’s war effort.
Ukraine’s foreign ministry summoned Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky to protest and warned a response could strain relations.