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Moscow Demands Release of Russian Oil Tanker Captured Off Libyan Coast
Moscow Demands Release of Russian Oil Tanker Captured Off Libyan Coast
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Late on Wednesday, it was reported that forces loyal to the Tripoli-based Libyan government, which is not recognized internationally, had detained 11 Russian... 17.09.2015, Sputnik International
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Moscow Demands Release of Russian Oil Tanker Captured Off Libyan Coast
14:37 GMT 17.09.2015 (Updated: 14:54 GMT 17.09.2015) Late on Wednesday, it was reported that forces loyal to the Tripoli-based Libyan government, which is not recognized internationally, had detained 11 Russian crew members from the Mekhanik Chebotarev oil tanker, when it was allegedly en route to the northwestern Libyan port of Zuwarah.
MOSCOW m(Sputnik) — Moscow has called for the immediate release of the Russian oil tanker captured off the Libyan coast, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.
"We consider the capture of the Russian vessel and its crew illegal and demand [their] immediate and unconditional release from the authorities in Tripoli," Zakharova said.
17 September 2015, 14:21 GMT
The foreign ministry has advised Russian tourist companies and citizens to refrain from visiting Libya until the situation in the country has stabilized.
Earlier on Thursday, a Libyan Navy spokesman said prosecutors were going to interrogate the detained crew members.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has set up a task force to look into the reports on the tanker's detention.