Kremlin Does Not Comment on Reports of Cargo for North Korea on Sunken Ursa Major. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin has no information about the investigation into the Ursa Major cargo ship, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea. Spanish media claim the vessel may have been carrying components for North Korean nuclear reactors.
Presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin is not familiar with publications regarding an investigation by Spanish authorities into the Ursa Major cargo ship case. According to him, no official communications on this matter have been received, and the Kremlin does not consider it possible to comment on the situation.
The cargo ship Ursa Major sank in December 2024 in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's DSKTs, the cause of the accident was an explosion in the engine room. As a result, the vessel quickly developed a list and went under water. Representatives of Obronlogistika said that the Russian ship was subject to a terrorist attack.
Crew members reported that on December 23, 2024, there were three successive explosions on the starboard side aft. After this, the ship abruptly listed, indicating water ingress. The incident occurred in international waters, complicating the investigation and determination of jurisdiction.
Spanish media have published reports claiming that the Ursa Major might have been transporting components for nuclear reactors intended for North Korea. As of the time of publication, there is no official confirmation of this information. Russian authorities emphasize that they have no information about such allegations and have not received any requests from the Spanish side.
The situation surrounding the Ursa Major crash remains a subject of international attention, as a possible link to supplies for North Korea could have serious diplomatic consequences. However, so far neither side has provided evidence to confirm or refute these suspicions.
