Russian Embassy in France calls the detention of the tanker DF Peak "piracy"
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The Embassy of the Russian Federation in France has issued an official statement regarding the detention of the Russian tanker DF Peak. Diplomats described the actions of the French authorities as a violation of international law and characterized them as "outright piracy."
The incident took place in French territorial waters. According to Russian representatives, the vessel was stopped and detained without sufficient legal grounds. The embassy emphasized that such measures create a dangerous precedent for international shipping and negatively affect bilateral relations between the countries.
At the moment, the Russian side is demanding an immediate explanation for the reasons behind the detention and the release of the tanker. Diplomats have already sent a formal note of protest to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, insisting on the observance of the rights of the crew and the ship's owners in accordance with international standards.
The French side has not yet provided detailed comments regarding the reasons for stopping the tanker. The situation remains under the close attention of Russian diplomats, who continue to work on protecting the interests of the vessel and its crew.
Sources: Эксперт
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