LONDON, January 25. /TASS/. Russia’s consulate general in Edinburgh will take all legal measures to get consular access to the crewmembers of the Marinera tanker that is anchored off Scotland’s coast after being seized by the US military.
"The Consulate General confirms that the Russian side will continue to take all legal measures to obtain information about the current location and health condition of the captured Russian sailors, get consular access to them, and ensure their prompt return to their homeland. Protecting the interests of Russian citizens in the consular district remains a key priority for our diplomats," it said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
The consulate expressed bewilderment following the publication of an article titled "Russian diplomat snapped 'spying' on seized oil tanker off Scots coast after US raid" in The Scottish Sun newspaper. "Two days before the article’s publication, its author requested clarification regarding the Consul General’s visit on January 20 to the town of Burghead, close to which the tanker Marinera with Russian sailors on board is anchored," it wrote. "The Consulate General immediately sent the journalist the following comment: ‘Reportedly, there are Russian citizens on board the tanker Marinera, which has been in British territorial waters near Scottish shore for over a week.’"
