Ukraine has imposed sanctions on entities involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain.
That is according to the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.
"President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree enacting a decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain, as well as on vessels used in these activities," the statement said.
The sanctions package includes 13 sea vessels flying the flags of Russia (eight), Panama (three), Belize (one), and Saint Kitts and Nevis (one), as well as 11 Russian citizens and 28 legal entities. All of them are involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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