Russia “Providing 3 days of food” to the crew of a captured fishing boat December 19th 5:32
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said on March 18 that three fishing boats from Nemuro, Hokkaido, were caught by the Russian border guard in the waters around the northern territory. Clarified that they provided.
On the 17th, five fishing boats belonging to the Nemuro-shi fishery cooperative in Hokkaido were fishing in the waters around the Tohmu Islands in the northern territory, but they were caught by the Russian border guard on suspicion of illegal operations. 24 crew members were taken to Kunigo Island.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zahorova said at the interview on the 18th that fishing boats were kept at the port of Kunigo Island, and “provided three days of food for all crew members from a humanitarian perspective. We are also considering delivering additional food, fuel and clothing from ”.
In addition, Zahorova said, “Since two of the five crew members are in poor health, we are thinking of delivering the necessary medicines,” emphasizing the attitude of considering the health of the crew. .
On this issue, the Japanese government is calling for the early release of five fishing boats, saying that “taken is not acceptable”, whereas the Russian side has imposed a fine administrative punishment saying that “about 6 tons of undeclared octopus was found” Shows the prospects to be imposed.