The Swedish Union of Port Workers has initiated a blockade of Russian-linked vessels, European Pravda reports, citing SVT..

Workers sent a letter to Infrastructure Minister Thomas Eneroth two weeks ago calling for a halt to serving Russian and Russian-related ships in Swedish ports.. They warned that in the absence of a solution, they would initiate a blockade with their own hands..

On Thursday, union leaders decided to make good on the promise.

" According to him, the blockade will begin on March 28, but if necessary, the union is ready to act earlier.

This will mean blocking the loading and unloading operations, towing and mooring of ships in the ports of Sweden.. The blockade will apply to ships directly owned by Russia, heading to or from Russia, and transporting Russian goods.

\? the civilian population of the country. This is something we can do depending on our conditions,” said Eric Helgeson..