The Foreign Ministry notes that Olesya Krasilova, an employee of the All-Russian Plant Quarantine Center subordinate to the Rosselkhoznadzor organization, who arrived in Spain on a business trip as part of an official delegation, was detained on February 14 when departing from Tenerife airport.

“According to unofficial information, the placement of Olga L. Krasilova in custody may be related to a certain appeal by the American side,” the Foreign Ministry said.

In conclusion, Krasilova was visited by employees of the office of the Honorary Consul of Russia in the Canary Islands. It is noted that Russia will seek to respect the rights and legitimate interests of Krasilova.

Earlier, RT Vice President Alexander Ionov announced the detention of RT.