Ukraine warns Israel over suspected stolen grain shipment by vessel Panormitis at Haifa
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · Apr 27
Ukraine warns Israel over suspected stolen grain shipment by vessel Panormitis at Haifa
14 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · Apr 27
Ukraine urges Israel to deny entry to the bulk carrier Panormitis, carrying over 6,000 tons of wheat and 19,000 tons of barley, now awaiting permission to unload near Haifa.
Ukrainian officials warn of a diplomatic crisis if the vessel is allowed to dock, citing previous ignored requests regarding similar shipments and ongoing monitoring of the ship’s movements.
Investigations reveal the grain originated from Russian-occupied Berdiansk, with documentation processed in Russia to obscure its source, amid a pattern of such shipments reaching Israel since early 2026.
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