Ship with Stolen Ukrainian Grain Arrived in Turkey: Kyiv Calls for Taking Actions
Ukraine urged to Turkey to urgently take actions in respect of Zhibek Zholy ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, which departed from the port of Berdiansk and recently arrived in Turkey.
Zhibek Zholy bulker was built in Russia under the contract with Kazakh company KTZ Express Shipping, although now the vessels sails under the Russian flag.
Ukraine’s position in this regard was explained by Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar.
"Zhibek Zholy ship department from Russia-controlled Berdiansk has arrived in the port of Karasu. Based on the official letter from the General Prosecutor Office, we addressed the Turkish with the request to take urgent actions in this regard. We efficiently communicate and closely cooperate with the governmental authorities of the Republic of Turkey. I am sure that decisions made by them will prevent any attempt to violate the sovereignty of Ukraine”, the Ambassador’s statement reads.
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