{"id":2596142,"date":"2026-04-28T13:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-cries-foul-over-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-docked-at-israeli-port\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:06:43","slug":"ukraine-cries-foul-over-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-docked-at-israeli-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-cries-foul-over-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-docked-at-israeli-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine cries foul over Russian shadow fleet vessel docked at Israeli port"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fukraine-cries-foul-over-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-docked-at-israeli-port%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2596142&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A foreign cargo ship has docked in Haifa amid claims by European and Ukrainian officials that Israel has taken in illicit Russian grain. The vessel Panormitis-flagged too Panama-arrived with large quantities of barley and wheat, which Ukraine says were grown on occupied Ukrainian land and exported using Russian-linked intermediaries, similar to alleged shipments unloaded in Haifa earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/off-to-a-bad-start-putin-schools-biden-with-one-phone-call\/\" title=\"Off to a Bad START: Putin Schools Biden with One Phone Call\">foreign minister<\/a> says Israel has not given an adequate response and that the issue is serious enough to warrant further diplomatic action, including summoning the Israeli ambassador. Israel\u2019s foreign minister argues the accusations lack proof and that Ukraine did not <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >pursue proper legal channels<\/a> before publicizing the claims,though he says the matter will be examined. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky added that Israel must know which ships and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/freighter-takes-on-water-after-colliding-with-object-in-great-lakes\/\" title=\"Freighter Collides with Object, Takes on Water in Great Lakes\">cargo enter<\/a> it&#8217;s ports, and Kyiv is preparing sanctions targeting both the shipments and anyone profiting from the scheme.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union has also weighed in, stating it has noted the reports and warning it may list individuals or entities in third countries if needed. The EU says it has contacted Israel\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tensions-flare-between-china-india-after-clashes-at-himalayan-border\/\" title=\"Tensions flare between China, India after clashes at Himalayan border\">foreign ministry<\/a> to raise its concerns.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>A foreign ship\u2019s arrival at an Israeli port has sparked a frenzy as Europe and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ukraine\/\">Ukraine<\/a> accuse Tel Aviv of illicitly buying Russian grains.<\/p>\n<p>A vessel known as the Panormitis, operating under a Panamanian flag, arrived in Haifa this week with 19,000 tons of barley and 6,200 tons of wheat. Ukraine is claiming that those cereals are Russian exports, grown on occupied Ukrainian land and shipped out by Russian collaborators. They previously alleged that a Russian ship unloaded similarly illicit cargo at Haifa earlier this month.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4545540\/united-arab-emirates-quits-opec-alliance\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>United Arab Emirates quits OPEC alliance<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4545325\/mamdani-king-charles-visit-new-york-city\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Mamdani and King Charles to attend 9\/11 ceremony in New York City: What to know<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4544549\/charles-goes-to-washington-king-visits-trump-with-special-relationship-at-a-low\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Charles goes to Washington: King visits Trump with \u2018special relationship\u2019 at a low<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/andrii_sybiha\/status\/2048819284588323038\">warned on social media<\/a> that Israel has failed to offer an \u201cappropriate response\u201d to Ukrainian inquiries \u201cregarding the previous vessel that delivered stolen goods to Haifa.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>\u201cNow that another such vessel has arrived in Haifa, we once again warn Israel against accepting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-22-raptors-arrive-in-poland\/\" title=\"F-22 Raptors Arrive in Poland\">stolen grain<\/a> and harming our relations,\u201d Sybiha said, referring to the Panormitis.<\/p>\n<p>The foreign minister said he summoned the Israeli ambassador for a meeting over the alleged purchase of illicit Russian goods.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa\u2019ar <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gidonsaar\/status\/2048834419041915104\">expressed frustration with his Ukrainian counterpart<\/a> airing the issue on social platforms, saying that \u201cdiplomatic relations, especially between friendly nations, are not conducted on Twitter or in the media.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sa\u2019ar maintained that \u201cno proof has been offered to substantiate the Ukrainian accusations\u201d and Kyiv \u201cdid not even submit a request for legal assistance before turning to the media and social networks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllegations are not evidence,\u201d the Israeli foreign minister said. \u201cThe matter will be examined.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/2049058273836335489\">weighed in<\/a> on the situation Tuesday with a lengthy statement claiming that Israel \u201ccannot be unaware of which ships are arriving at the country\u2019s ports and what cargo they are carrying.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kyiv is now \u201cpreparing a relevant sanctions package\u201d that will slap penalties not only on those bringing the grains to market, but also \u201cindividuals and legal entities attempting to profit from this criminal scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine is not making the accusations alone. The European Union seems to be backing its Eastern European ally\u2019s discontent.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4543100\/russian-attacks-kill-five-wound-more-than-40-ukraines-dnipro\/\">RUSSIAN ATTACKS KILL 5 AND WOUND MORE THAN 40 IN UKRAINE\u2019S DNIPRO AS 1 DIES IN RUSSIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A European Commission spokesperson said Tuesday that the alliance \u201chas taken note of the reports that a Russian shadow fleet vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain has been allowed to unload at Haifa port in Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The EU condemned all actions that circumvent international sanctions and profit the Russian war effort, threatening to \u201ctarget such actions by listing individuals and entities in third countries if necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The alliance has directly contacted the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs with their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haifa port arrival sparks claims Israel bought Russian grain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2596143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271173386.jpg?w=594","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4671,26555,4280,78743,6991],"class_list":["post-2596142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-israel","tag-maritime","tag-russia","tag-shadow-fleet-2","tag-ukraine"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271173386.jpg?w=594","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2596142"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2596146,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2596142\/revisions\/2596146"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2596143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2596142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2596142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2596142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}