Spain Allows Russian Sailboat to Make Port Call Despite Sanctions

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Spanish authorities have granted an emergency request for the replica of an 18th-century Russian frigate to make a port call so that it can
replenish provisions and replace broken parts, media reported Tuesday.The EU implemented a ban on Russian vessels docking at its ports as
part of a broader sanctions package in response to Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The Russian frigate, called Shtandart, is
out the supply and spare operations, which will take place immediately upon arrival, to facilitate the early departure of the Shtandart
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