Parliament believes that "the Russian authorities, in the run-up to the parliamentary and presidential elections, are increasing pressure on opposition groups and non-governmental organisations to refrain from any activities directed against the president and the government and to prevent the media from reporting any such activities".
Roberts ZĪLE (UEN, Nāciju Eiropas grupa) debatēs vērsa uzmanību uz to, direktīvā pilnībā nav ņemtas vērā situācijas, kad kuģim tiek veikta inspekcija, tam esot enkurvietā, kas var būt arī atklātā jūrā.