Ukraine has criticized Israel for purchasing grain from Russia, describing the transactions as illegitimate acquisitions of stolen agricultural products. Ukrainian officials have characterized the grain sales as part of Russia's broader appropriation of Ukrainian agricultural resources.

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over agricultural exports amid the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine has previously accused Russia of seizing grain from occupied territories and selling it on international markets.

The criticism comes as Ukraine continues to seek international support for its position that Russian grain sales from disputed territories constitute theft of Ukrainian agricultural products. Ukrainian officials have called on international partners to avoid purchasing what they consider stolen goods.

Israel has not immediately responded to Ukraine's characterizations of the grain purchases. The dispute reflects broader complications in global agricultural trade as the conflict continues to affect grain exports from the region.