⚠️We reserve the right to take political-diplomatic measures in connection with the mentioned incident, including in…

Response from Russia's Foreign Ministry official representative M.V. Zakharova to media questions regarding the attack on the Russian gas tanker "Arctic Metagaz" on March 4, 2026. Question: On March 3, 2026, a Russian ship, the gas tanker "Arctic Metagaz," was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea. What is the fate of its crew, and what measures is the Russian side taking in this situation? M.V. Zakharova: The Russian Foreign Ministry and its diplomatic missions, in cooperation with competent authorities, have joined the operation to rescue the crew members of the Russian gas tanker "Arctic Metagaz," which was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the information we have, all 30 crew members have been rescued and are safe, with two receiving medical treatment in cooperation with the coastal state. Russian diplomatic missions in the region continue to monitor the situation and are ready to provide necessary assistance to Russian citizens. According to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Transport, the attack on the tanker was carried out by Ukrainian unmanned boats. Such actions (if confirmed) are acts of terrorism, a blatant violation of international law norms, and pose a direct threat to maritime safety. Since the tanker was carrying a cargo, the consequences of the attack also involve enormous damage to the environment. ⚠️ We reserve the right to take political-diplomatic measures in connection with the incident mentioned, including in the context of the threat to international peace and security that such actions pose. For readers: In case of an emergency, contact the Russian consulate in Thailand for assistance.