EU warns it may sanction individuals linked to reports of Russian grain ships docking in Israel

The European Union has “taken note” of reports that Israel allowed a Russian vessel carrying grain from Russian-occupied Ukraine to unload at the port of Haifa, condemning the alleged transactions and warning that those involved could face EU sanctions.

“We condemn all actions that help fund Russia’s illegal war effort and circumvent EU sanctions, and remain ready to target such actions by listing individuals and entities in third countries if necessary,” an EU spokesperson tells The Times of Israel in a statement, confirming earlier reports.

“In a joint démarche with Ukraine, we are requesting additional information from the Israeli authorities on this subject,” the spokesperson adds, after Ukraine summoned Israel’s envoy to Kyiv today to protest the alleged incident and prevent Israel from accepting an additional vessel.