Russian diplomatic mission in Turkey confirms detention of Russian ships 27 – RIA Novosti

ANKARA, December 16 – RIA Novosti, Alan Palazhchenko. The Russian Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul and Trabzon is not confirmed RIA Novosti detention of Russian ships in Turkish ports.

Earlier, Turkish media reported that 27 Russian ships were allegedly detained Turkish ports after Russia allegedly detained eight ships under the Turkish flag.

“After the tragedy of the Su-24 and the introduction of the Russian special economic measures in relation to Turkey’s requests on the part of shipowners and crews of Russian courts regarding wrongful detention the Turkish port of the embassy have been reported, “- told RIA Novosti press attache of the Russian embassy in Ankara Igor Mityakov.

The representative of the Consulate General of Russia in Trabzon also told RIA Novosti that the facts of illegal detention of Russian ships in the port city recorded was not.

“We have no information about the illegal detention of Russian ships. With regard to the Black Sea, Russian ships arriving and departing normally. If they are, and delay, usually indicate the reasons for, any fault – it is normal practice. We have not received complaints that someone illegally held, “- he said in the Consulate General of Russia in Trabzon.

The representative of the Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul also reported that the embassy is no information about the illegal detention of Russian ships in Istanbul port.