Putin mandates intelligence clearance for all foreign vessels entering Russia
"The entry into seaports of Russia by vessels arriving from foreign ports shall be permitted by the port captain, subject to coordination with an official of the Federal Security Service," the decree read, as per The Moscow Times.
Authorities have not yet commented on the reasoning behind the new restrictions.
However, the move comes amid heightened security measures following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and an increase in Ukrainian attacks inside Russia, including recent drone strikes on military airfields and bombings of rail infrastructure.
The move is expected to have significant implications for international maritime operations, and industry experts are closely monitoring the situation for further developments. UNI ANV SSP
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