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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The sanctions also target the owners and captains of these vessels, as well as companies involved in the export of Ukrainian grain.

Ukraine will provide its international partners with all the necessary information to coordinate the sanctions in their respective jurisdictions.

"Illegal exports of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories must have consequences for everyone involved, from companies and owners to captains and vessels. We expect our international partners to prevent such grain from entering their markets," said Vladyslav Vlasiuk, presidential advisor and commissioner for sanctions policy.

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