Lavrov Says Ukraine Solely Responsible for All Black Sea Shipping Damage
Russia's foreign minister extended the claim to include the Caspian Sea and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine bears sole responsibility for all damage to commercial shipping linked to the conflict, according to TASS.
Lavrov said the damage was caused by what he termed Ukrainian "terrorist attacks," and that such incidents were not limited to the Black Sea but also extended to the Caspian Sea, specifically referencing the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
The report did not include independent verification of the claim or a response from Ukrainian officials regarding the allegations.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium is a major route for oil exports from Kazakhstan, and any disruption to its operations would have implications for regional energy markets.
Lavrov's remarks add to a series of statements by Russian officials attributing shipping and infrastructure incidents in the wider region to Ukrainian action.
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