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Ukraine Seizes Cargo Ship Allegedly Transporting Stolen Grain

The vessel, flagged under Cameroon, is accused of exporting Ukrainian grain via Russian-occupied Crimea.

  • Ukrainian authorities detained the ship near Odesa and arrested its Azerbaijani captain.
  • The ship allegedly loaded over 3,000 tons of grain in Sevastopol for delivery to a Turkish company.
  • Ukraine claims the vessel repeatedly docked in Crimea, violating international maritime law.
  • The seizure marks a significant move in the ongoing conflict over grain exports between Ukraine and Russia.
  • The captain faces up to five years in prison for violating travel restrictions in occupied territories.
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