Russia threatens to quit key North Atlantic fisheries regulatory body; says it may instead work with China

The head of Russia's federal fishery agency said the organization -- the most important group guiding fisheries harvests and allocations in the North Atlantic -- has become politically motivated.

Without the full restoration of Russia's membership in ICES, there is no sense in continuing to work in this organization, said Ilya Shestakov, the head of Russia’s federal fishery agency, Rosrybolovstvo.
Without the full restoration of Russia's membership in ICES, there is no sense in continuing to work in this organization, said Ilya Shestakov, the head of Russia’s federal fishery agency, Rosrybolovstvo.Photo: for det føderale byrået for fiskeri
Published 15 May 2023, 18:05Updated 17 May 2023, 08:41