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In any normal country, purchasing stolen goods is an act that entails legal liability. This applies, in particular, to grain stolen by Russia. Another vessel carrying such grain has arrived at a port in Israel and is preparing to unload. This is not – and cannot be – legitimate business. The Israeli authorities cannot be unaware of which ships are arriving at the country’s ports and what cargo they are carrying.

Russia is systematically seizing grain on temporarily occupied Ukrainian land and organizing its export through individuals linked to the occupiers. Such schemes violate the laws of the State of Israel itself. Ukraine has taken all necessary steps through diplomatic channels to prevent such incidents. However, we see that yet another such vessel has not been stopped. I have instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to inform all partners of our state about the situation.

Based on information from our intelligence services, Ukraine is preparing a relevant sanctions package that will cover both those directly transporting this grain and the individuals and legal entities attempting to profit from this criminal scheme. We will also coordinate with European partners to ensure that the relevant individuals are included in European sanctions regimes.

Ukraine counts on partnership and mutual respect with every state. We are genuinely working to enhance security, particularly in the Middle East region. We expect that the Israeli authorities will respect Ukraine and refrain from actions that undermine our bilateral relations.

https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2049058273836335489

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[–] UmbraVivi@hexbear.net 58 points 4 days ago (1 children)

We expect that the Israeli authorities will respect Ukraine

michael-laugh

[–] hello_hello@hexbear.net 8 points 4 days ago

Ukraine needs to show some respect to the OGs of the game.

[–] Chapo_is_Red@hexbear.net 42 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

Broken clock right twice a day. Russia should stop shipping to Israel.

Good to see rifts in the western consensus around Israel for any reason. Contradictions heighten until rupture

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

If this isn't the usual bluster and he actually follows through with sanctioning Israel, that will really heighten some contradictions. Pro Ukraine liberals are bloodthirsty right now. Pointing then at Israel will have some consequences.

[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Unfortunately the Zionist entity is not going to run out of grain just because Russia stops shipping it. At least this way a wedge is driven between these two genocidal fascist regimes.

[–] TrustedFeline@hexbear.net 10 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yeah, but if it's turned away from Israel, someone else will get to buy the grain at a discount.

[–] hello_hello@hexbear.net 9 points 4 days ago

It really amazes me that the western imperialist architects still don't consider failure. They genuinely believe every new front they open is a gift from red lobster Jesus or something.

[–] alb@reddthat.com 44 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

purchasing stolen goods is an act that entails legal liability

You, Mr. Zelensky, are reprimanding the illegal state of Israel for purchasing stolen goods from Russia, when at the same time, a lot of countries are purchasing goods from Israel that were cultivated, manufactured, and/or taken from illegally occupied Palestinian territory. Or are goods only considered stolen when they're taken from you?

[–] miz@hexbear.net 36 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] alb@reddthat.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I don't think that makes sense, I'm sure Russians tend to have lighter skin than Israelis.

[–] newacctidk@hexbear.net 22 points 4 days ago

For Ukraine Israelis are good Europeans, and Russians are Asiatic hordes

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

maybe it has something to do with the war Ukraine is fighting against Russia. What could it be though?

[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 31 points 4 days ago

Yeah, you know how you try to genocide your Eastern territories and then someone stops you and all you can do is whine about grain sales while also raking in billions in financial and military assistance?

[–] Are_Euclidding_Me@hexbear.net 25 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Go ahead and connect these dots for me please. What does the war in Ukraine have to do with the zionist entity selling goods stolen from illegally occupied Palestine?

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] Are_Euclidding_Me@hexbear.net 11 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Fair enough! I only asked because you said there was a connection.

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I was referring to the question of why is ukraine complaining about other countries buying grain from russia.

[–] Lurkmore@hexbear.net 37 points 4 days ago

Nazi complains about Russian grain seizure again

[–] culpritus@hexbear.net 36 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

if we don't buy the stolen grain, somebody else will

settler

[–] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 35 points 4 days ago (4 children)

How long before they claim there's a holodomor 2

[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 31 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I gear liberals accusing Russia of genociding Ukrainians, so they pretty much already have

[–] hello_hello@hexbear.net 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The demographic collapse of Ukraine is so severe that you can't even blame liberals for thinking there was a genocide, they can't comprehend long-term collapse in their own countries.

[–] vovchik_ilich@hexbear.net 11 points 4 days ago

Liberals have no clue about the demographic figures over time in Ukraine. They simply saw the state propaganda of "le Kremlin kidnappings kids "(Source: Ukrainian government) and "le Putler bombing infrastructure" (Isolated incident) and apply the label genocide because it's politically convenient to their worldview. They're being intellectually dishonest on purpose by rejecting to look at civilian/military casualty rates (4% according to Wikipedia compared to 25% for US invasion of Iraq).

[–] WokePalpatine@hexbear.net 23 points 4 days ago

"genocide denier" is the number one liberal pejorative used against leftists now, so it's wuite likely they imagine a couple more fake genocides we need to debunk.

[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 23 points 4 days ago

Holodomor 2: Gigantic Spoonaloo

[–] Lowleekun@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago

I can't even. 5 years ago every average lib would have asked you "what's a holodomor?" but today they are all experts without knowing anything. ANYTHING. Their knowledge of the 20th century boils down to: "Hitler bad, was beaten by allies. US strong and good. Only sometimes bad President but good." So when the propaganda machine tells them something there is ample space for bullshit.

And the worst, they don't want to learn in fear of changing their views.

[–] Salah@hexbear.net 30 points 4 days ago (1 children)

How funny would it be if EU finally sanctions the zionist entity because of this. Obviously will never happen.

Also

temporarily occupied Ukrainian land

Lol

[–] Lowleekun@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Thinking in eons I guess everything is temporarily occupied

[–] TrashGoblin@hexbear.net 22 points 4 days ago
[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 22 points 4 days ago (1 children)

zelensky-pain Guyssss, we give you anti-drone technology, stop buying their grain!

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 15 points 4 days ago

I’ll never forget the Ukrainians freaking out about how carelessly the United States and Israel uses counter munitions because they knew it was taking attention away from them

[–] comrade_pibb@hexbear.net 21 points 4 days ago

taking your customer service complaints to Twitter is a common strategy

Choose your joke specialization:

  1. anti-zionism = antisemitism

  2. Mr. Zelensky, welcome to the resistance

  3. The girls are fighting

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Imagine having a take so absurd that even Israel look reasonable in comparison.

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago (2 children)

ukkkraine really wanted to be the isntrael of Eastern Europe so fucking bad

[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 4 days ago

There can be only one.

[–] hello_hello@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago

They did the ethnic cleansing, they replaced the government of milquetoast liberals to fascist goons for not being racist enough, they punish all expressions of Russian culture and demoted Russians to second class citizens and they are stuck in a forever war that is atrophying any chance at recovery.

Really what more can they do for cosplay?

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Fuck you, Z, what do you expect from collaborating with the Zionist Entity, and trying to imitate it?

[–] Mangoholic@lemmy.ml 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Also fck russia for selling to zionists

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

knight-nod Just, anyone who sells or buys from Isntrael.

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Doing his kulak ancestors proud I see. "If I can't profit off of that grain then people must starve!!!"

[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

His ancestors fought for the Red Army. He is a traitor to his country and his bloodline.

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 2 points 3 days ago

Yeah, I meant more his spiritual ancestors, not literal, I should've been clearer.

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Does anyone besides Mike Huckabee still believe Israel is on their side?

[–] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago

he doesn't think israel is on his side, he's just using them to get raptured

[–] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 11 points 4 days ago