Russian fleet commander charges "abusive actions" (09/27/98)

Russian fleet commander charges "abusive actions"

RFE/RL Newsline

SEVASTOPOL - Vice Admiral Vladimir Komoedov, commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, has sent an open letter to the Sevastopol city administration accusing it of "abusive actions" against Russian sailors, ITAR-TASS reported on September 17.

Vice Admiral Komoedov said that sailors are discriminated against by the city authorities, which have deprived them of the right to use city transportation free of charge.

He also points to increased pressure on the fleet to pay taxes and threats to confiscate property and cut off water and electricity supplies unless the fleet pays its debts.

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