Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain seized in Turkey released – Observer

The Turkish authorities released a Russian cargo ship, on Wednesday evening, which was carrying stolen Ukrainian grain from Berdyansk.

“Thanks to the prompt intervention of the Ukrainian authorities, this ship was unable to unload the stolen goods and was detained,” the official said. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UkraineAccording to European Pravda.

A request was sent to the Turkish authorities to detain the ship and its cargo. At the same time, Ignoring the call of the Ukrainian authorities, the ship was released on the night of July 6The ministry statement continues.

a The Turkish ambassador has been summoned to Kyiv As a result of the escape of the Russian ship Zybek Zuli. The ministry asked its Turkish counterpart to investigate the situation Ankara “is using all possible means to prevent similar situations in the future.”.

The ship stopped in the port of Karasu, Turkey Grain theft allegations has been investigated Participation of Russia, the United Nations and third partiesAccording to a source from the Turkish authorities.

Turkish authorities have detained a Russian ship for stealing Ukrainian grain

A source from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry explained that The ship was carrying the first shipment of about 4,500 tons of grain From Berdyansk, a port in southern Ukraine occupied by Russian forces.