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Reuters
Jonathan Saul and Jonathan Spicer
London / Istanbul — Ukraine is a document seen by Ukrainian officials and Reuters on the Zhibek Zholy cargo ship with the Russian flag raised by Turkey. According to Russia, the port of Beldiansk occupied by Russia.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry officials quoted information received from the National Maritime Bureau as saying that 7,146 dwt Zhibek Zholy loaded the first cargo of about 4,500 tonnes of grain from Berdyans'k. ..
In a letter dated June 30 to the Turkish Ministry of Justice, the Ukrainian Public Prosecutor's Office said that Jibeck Zolly "illegal export of Ukrainian grain" from Berdyans'k. He said he was involved in and headed for the crows. Turkey has 7,000 tonnes of cargo, which is larger than the authorities quoted.
The Ukrainian Public Prosecutor's Office has asked Turkey to "inspect this vessel, seize grain samples for forensic inspection and request information on the location of such grains." Said the letter, adding that Ukraine is ready. Conduct a joint investigation with the Turkish authorities.
Russian officials in the Russian-occupied region of Zaporizhia, Ukraine, said the first cargo ship left Berdyans'k port without naming Zhibek Zholy after several months of berthing. Stated.
Moscow Kremlin officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.
Ukraine has accused Russia of stealing grain from the territory occupied by Russian troops since Russia began its invasion in late February. The Kremlin previously denied that Russia had stolen Ukrainian grain.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the arrival of Zhibek Zholy.
Kazakhstan-based KTZ Express has confirmed to Reuters that Zhibek Zholy is owned by the company, but the Russian company Green-Line has involved crew and supplies in the lease. If not, he said it was taken under a bareboat charter contract. This was not specified under any sanctions.
KTZ Express has consulted with stakeholders and added that it will comply with all sanctions and restrictions. The Green-Line requesting comment was not immediately found.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry officials added that the ship is heading for Turkey's port of Crow.
The ship reported its location at the harbor near the port of Crow. Tracking data for Refinitiv vessels was presented on Friday. Data show that it is crossing the Black Sea from near the Crimean Peninsula. Berdyans'k has not been listed as a destination in the last 48 hours, but tracking data relies on transponders updating their location.
Earlier this month, Russian defense ministers said Ukraine's Berdyans'k and Mariupol ports, which are controlled by Russian troops, are ready to resume grain shipments.
Western nations have accused Russia of creating a risk of global famine by blocking Ukraine from exporting grain through the ports of the Black Sea. Moscow has condemned Western sanctions and denied responsibility for the international food crisis. (Report by Jonathan Saul in London and Jonathan Spicer in Istanbul, additional report by Tamara Vaal in Nur-Sultan and Omer Berberoglu in Istanbul, edited by Frank Jack Daniel and Alison Williams)
