"Israel and Russia are also the only two countries in the world whose leaders are wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. (In both countries, one other official is also sought.)
Both countries hold occupied territories, and both have declared annexations that are not recognized internationally and appear to violate the UN Charter. The similarities go further, says Popova.
"Russia has no right to be confiscating and trading this grain," she said. "It's not Russia's grain, and so it's an international law violation known as the crime of pillage."
Israel, like Russia, exploits the resources of occupied lands for its own benefit."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grain-dispute-reveals-bad-blood-ukraine-israel-9.7191839