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Russia demands South Korea release sanctioned ship

Vessel owned by OFAC-designated company which shipped oil to North Korea

Moscow on Monday called for the release of a Russian owned, U.S. sanctioned vessel which was detained by South Korean port authorities on Saturday.

Russia's foreign ministry announced it had summoned the South Korean ambassador and demanded Seoul release the cargo ship.

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