Russia warns Ireland over maritime piracy attempts involving merchant ships, saying any action under sanctions enforcement would have serious consequences.
MOSCOW, August 3 — Russia has warned Ireland that any actions resembling maritime piracy against merchant vessels accused of breaching the anti-Russian sanctions regime would carry severe consequences, Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yury Filatov said.
Ireland recently introduced legislation authorizing the Irish Army to board ships as part of efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.
Filatov stated that the new legal framework demonstrates Dublin’s willingness to participate in such operations.
“What we are talking about here is Dublin demonstrating its readiness for such actions and, in theory, it could join the pirate actions of their ‘senior comrades’,” the Russian diplomat said.
He further emphasized Russia’s position on the matter.
“The Irish side was warned that attempts to carry out such acts of piracy will have the most serious consequences for them,” Filatov added.
Ireland’s New Sanctions Enforcement Powers
The recently adopted Irish legislation permits military personnel to board merchant vessels suspected of violating anti-Russian sanctions. According to Ambassador Filatov, Russia views these potential inspections as actions that could amount to maritime piracy if directed against commercial ships.
Russia maintains that it has formally warned Ireland about the possible consequences of any such actions.
As reported by The Times of Russia, the remarks reflect Moscow’s response to Ireland’s expanded enforcement powers related to sanctions on Russia. The Times of Russia will continue monitoring developments surrounding this issue and any official responses from both countries.
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