Russia sold half a billion dollars worth of Ukrainian wheat
Another company engaged in wheat smuggling is the United Shipbuilding Corporation
Since the war started at the end of February Russia 500 million dollars Ukraine he sold the wheat. This was revealed by “Associated Press” agency and “Frontline” fund.
Journalists used satellite images and data from radio transmitters during the investigation. They are of Ukraine from the occupied territories Turkeythey traced more than 50 flights carrying wheat to the ports of Syria, Lebanon and other countries.
Journalists describe the scheme of how Russia sells wheat to these countries using the example of the ship “Laodikia”. Thus, the ship took food from Melitopol under the occupation of Russia in the summer and docked at the port in Lebanon. Then Kyiv calling on Beirut to confiscate the ship, saying that there was stolen wheat on board. However, Lebanon sided with the Kremlin and said that 10 tons of barley and wheat flour is not theft and allowed the cargo to be unloaded.
Another company engaged in wheat smuggling is the United Shipbuilding Corporation. This company is through its branch “Crane Marine Contractor”. Russia He bought three cargo ships a few weeks before the invasion of Ukraine. Those ships to Crimea Turkey and Syrian ports, at least 17 flights were shot down, AP emphasizes.
In addition, journalists in early July in social networks they draw attention to the video that has gone viral. The video shows a train approaching an elevator in Melitopol and wagons bearing the name of the Russian company “Agro-Fregat”.
According to researchers, wheat is illegally transported not only to Libya, but also to Syria and Turkey. It was through the mediation of Turkey that an agreement was reached on grain transportation from Odessa ports. Journalists write that according to several signs, Ankara has been stolen Ukraine he gets his wheat. However Turkey The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has previously stated that no evidence of theft has been found.
According to experts interviewed by the authors of the study, wheat theft on such a scale military crime can be considered because international military according to the rules, according to the looting crime punishment is provided.
Kremlin until now Ukraine strongly denied what was said about the theft of his wheat.
RussiaUkraine, Turkey and UN on July 22 of Ukraine Odessa, Chernomorsk and Southern ports signed an agreement to open for export of wheat and other agricultural products. Russia and Ukraine UN and similar agreements signed with Turkey became the guarantor of this agreement.