#Russia detained a #Greek-owned oil tanker #Green_Admire after it left an #Estonian #Baltic_Sea port while sailing on a pre-agreed route in #Russia's territorial waters, the #Estonian Foreign Ministry said.

The #Liberian-flagged tanker left the Port of Sillamäe in eastern #Estonia around 18:30 on Saturday, May 17. According to the #Estonian Public Broadcasting (#ERR), #Russian authorities stopped the tanker after midnight. The vessel then travelled to #Russia's

#Gogland Island, where it is now anchored. It was carrying shale oil on board, and its final destination was #Rotterdam, #ERR writes.

"Today's incident shows that #Russia continues to behave unpredictably. I have also informed our allies of the event," Foreign Minister #Margus_Tsahkna said.

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Russia detains oil tanker after leaving Estonian port

Russian authorities on Sunday detained an oil tanker in Russia's territorial waters after it departed the Estonian port of Sillamäe on a pre-agreed route, the Transport Administration reported. The incident comes several days after Estonia attempted to stop a Russian shadow fleet vessel.

Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR