Several days ago Italy, Belgium and Romania banned Russian ships from entering their ports as part of expanded EU sanctions. Today, April 17, Estonian Economic Affairs and Communications Ministry released own statement, according to it Tallinn also join to this sanctions.
The relevant statement was made by Estonia’s ERR, referring to the Estonian Economic Affairs and Communications Ministry.
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This ban will also apply to the vessels that switched their Russian flag to any other state after February 24, 2022.
According to Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Taavi Aas, Europe is rethinking its economic activities and becoming more and more independent from Russia, as “the Kremlin is showing no signs of ending its aggression”.
Exceptions will be made only for Russian-flagged ships in distress. They will be allowed to enter Estonian ports with the permission of the Police and Border Guard Department, which will determine the need for assistance in advance.
Earlier, Bulgaria also banned Russian-flagged ships from entering its sea and river ports.
“From 00:00 (midnight), April 16, 2022, all vessels registered under Russian flag, as well as all vessels that have switched their Russian flag, or flag or maritime register registration to any other state whatsoever after February 24, 2022, are forbidden access to Bulgarian maritime and river ports,” Bulgaria’s Maritime Administration announced.
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