Russia Backs Free Passage Through Hormuz Strait
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs supported free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Consensus
- Russia believes that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should remain free for international shipping.
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all maritime routes used for international navigation should be free.
- Russia expressed hope that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible without restrictions.
- The comments were made by Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko on August 19.
- The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has been tense since July 8, following a breakdown in the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
Points of divergence
- Russia stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be free and, explicitly, 'free of charge' (i.e., not paid). — interfax
- President Donald Trump published a map marking the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, prompting Iran to promise to 'correct this misconception.' — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry Supports Free Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Foreign Ministry stated Russia's position on the idea of making the Strait of Hormuz a toll road — Вести
- In the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that passages through all maritime arteries should be free — Интерфакс