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Zelensky discusses military aid, Black and Azov Seas security with U.S.
The Ukrainian leader says a possible increase in military assistance was also discussed.
10:30, 07.06.2021
Radiation-contaminated water from occupied territories may get into Azov Sea – PM Shmyhal
The prime minister says there were almost 1,200 sources of ionizing radiation in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
13:10, 25.05.2021
Blockade of Azov Sea: Will Russia pay for military, economic intervention
Russia is pursuing the "hot" phase of its war on the territory of Ukraine, also waging a hybrid one. Shortly after pretending to withdraw troops earlier deployed along Ukraine borders "for drills", Russia decided to block the Sea of Azov for navigation for six months, until the end of October, launching yet another "exercise." How massive is the damage done to Ukraine and can these moves be dealt with?
16:55, 18.05.2021
Analysis
U.S. should accelerate providing inactivated warships to Ukraine – The Heritage Foundation
The U.S. is also encouraged to help Ukraine improve its maritime capabilities.
17:10, 04.05.2021
U.S. in OSCE calls on Russia to unblock Kerch Strait
The strait is the only passage from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov where Ukraine has seaports.
18:45, 29.04.2021
U.S. Senator: SFRC to vote on Ukraine Security Partnership Act with more military aid
Kuleba and Menendez discussed the security situation in Donbas.
05:45, 21.04.2021
Coast guards set entangled dolphin free from nets
The patrol unit responded immediately after spotting the struggling mammal.
14:50, 28.09.2020
Yanukovych's summer house in Azov area becomes Ukrainian army base
It is now a high-security facility.
10:30, 30.07.2020
U.S. to sell Ukraine patrol boats, guns, sensors worth $600 mln
The sale is expected to help deter Russia from muscling Ukraine in the contested Kerch Strait and key ports along the Azov Sea.
23:10, 17.06.2020
Russia's VTB buys 50% of Taman grain terminal from Ukraine's Kernel – media
Kernel sold the stake for US$65 million paid in cash.
16:45, 23.03.2020
Ukrainian military conduct large-scale drills to work out repelling amphibious assault on Azov Sea coast – JFO HQ (Photo)
The exercise lasted two days.
16:00, 28.02.2020
Ukraine's MFA on Arbitral Tribunal award: Russia to face legal scrutiny for Kerch Bridge construction
The award will be publicly available no later than 21 days after the decision.
22:55, 21.02.2020
MFA Prystaiko: Hague Arbitration Tribunal reaffirms jurisdiction to consider Ukraine's claim on Azov Sea
Now the arbitration should begin consideration of the claim of Ukraine against Russia on the merits.
19:59, 21.02.2020
Russians detain Ukrainian boat in Azov Sea off Crimea coast
"The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt, and tried to escape," reads the statement.
15:50, 15.02.2020
U.S. hands Ukrainian coast guards special equipment to protect maritime borders
The assistance will be distributed among boat crews and spec-ops forces.
19:50, 24.01.2020
Ukraine protests over Russia's violation of navigation rights in Sea of Azov
Russia's Novorossiysk NAVTEX station has expanded its service area into the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait.
17:50, 17.01.2020
Russia's FSB coast guard ship spotted near Ukrainian coast in Azov Sea (Photo)
Naval aviators forced the crew of the Russian ship to move away from the Ukrainian coast to the required distance.
14:00, 09.01.2020
Ukraine protests Russia's launch of railway services across Kerch Strait bridge to occupied Crimea
The ministry reminded that not a single civilized state has recognized the Kremlin’s petty attempts to legitimize Crimea annexation.
23:45, 23.12.2019
Russian political scientist explains Kerch Strait Bridge's significance for Putin
The political scientist emphasized the Kerch Strait Bridge had played a rather important role in blocking the Sea of Azov.
15:00, 27.11.2019
Ukraine, Sweden, Lithuania, Estonia call on Russia to ensure access to Sea of Azov
The countries' ministers pledge to "remain committed to implement the non-recognition policy, including through restrictive measures."
19:40, 26.11.2019
Ukrainian naval boats seized by Russia near Kerch Strait to be returned overnight Sunday – media
Service ships are heading to pick up the boats off the coast of Cape Tarkhankut.
18:00, 16.11.2019
Russia agrees to return seized naval boats to Ukraine – Russian media
The issue is expected to be resolved before the Normandy Four summit.
23:45, 15.11.2019
Military threats to Ukraine in Black, Azov Seas constantly growing – minister
Everyone is aware of Moscow's obstruction of freedom of navigation and of maritime industry development, the top defense official says.
16:00, 14.11.2019
Ex-FM Klimkin urges to prevent U.S. recognition of Ukraine's Azov Battalion as terrorists
Preventing the recognition of Azov as a terrorist organization in the U.S. is a matter of Ukraine's state security, the ex-minister says.
19:45, 28.10.2019
Ukrainian MP offering assistance to U.S. Congress in clarifying objective information on Azov
The deputy branded the move by 40 U.S. congressmen calling for Azov's designation as "terrorist organization" an attempt to "smear" the heroic unit.
21:30, 26.10.2019
"Lies and libel": Ukraine's Azov responds to U.S. Congress letter dubbing it terrorist organization
The Azov Regiment says it is an official unit of the National Guard of Ukraine and is subordinate to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Interior Ministry of Ukraine.
16:59, 22.10.2019
Two Russian corvettes enter Sea of Azov through Kerch Strait
The vessels are now returning to their permanent naval base in the Caspian Sea.
12:58, 22.10.2019
Two Island-class patrol boats delivered to Odesa (Photo)
In September, 32 Ukrainian Navy sailors completed in Baltimore, Maryland, a training program to learn operating the said vessels.
20:30, 21.10.2019
U.S. Democrat Rep. Max Rose demands Ukraine's Azov Battalion be designated as terrorists
The letter was signed by 40 members of the U.S. Congress from the Democratic Party.
11:26, 21.10.2019
Updated
Russia keeps hindering navigation to Ukraine's Azov ports – experts
Over the coast guard's actions in the Kerch Strait, the ports are suffering major losses.
14:50, 17.10.2019
Ukrainian navy sailors complete training program in U.S. to operate Island-class boats – Embassy
A graduation ceremony for Ukrainian sailors was held Sept 14.
17:20, 15.09.2019
Russian FSB intimidating Ukrainians into pleading guilty of illegal fishing in Azov Sea
SBU says these actions constitute gross and systemic violations of international law on the part of Russia.
14:00, 16.08.2019
"I dare you. Come on!": MP says ready to test out Ukrainian body armor
Viktoria Siumar reacted to the video message posted by Azov veteran who earlier sought to hand over to ex-president Poroshenko a "defective" armored vest.
19:00, 27.07.2019
Russia's FSB coast guard ship stages provocations in Sea of Azov – JFO HQ
A Russian coast guard ship emits a green beam to light Ukrainian marine guard boats up after dark.
11:08, 26.07.2019
Ukraine detains Russian tanker involved in Kerch Strait attack (Video)
The tanker was used to block Ukrainian naval boats.
15:00, 25.07.2019
Ukraine forces in Donbas shoot down another Russian drone
The UAV was flying at an altitude of about 500-600 meters.
13:20, 12.07.2019
Russian anti-submarine corvette enters Sea of Azov
The ship passed a bridge arch near the city of Kerch.
11:59, 09.07.2019
Chubarov: OSCE PA's committee backs draft resolution on Russia's militarization of Crimea, Black and Azov seas
The resolution was backed by 54 members of the committee, six voted against it, and another six abstained.
20:19, 06.07.2019
Moscow's game around sea communications becoming more dangerous – media
Russia intends to establish unilateral control over the Azov and Black Seas.
17:50, 26.06.2019
Kremlin uses for e-warfare drilling rigs seized in Black Sea: OSINT group
The rigs became for Moscow a convenient base for working out the forms and methods of conducting electronic intelligence by the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
11:55, 24.06.2019
EU calls on Russia to release Ukrainian sailors "unconditionally"
European leaders also urge Moscow to ensure free passage of all ships through the Kerch Straits, in accordance with international law.
09:00, 21.06.2019
Klimkin tells how Putin sought to exploit captured Ukrainian sailors
The foreign minister hopes that with the broad international support, Ukrainian sailors will be ultimately released and brought back home.
12:20, 19.06.2019
U.S. intel officials, satellite imagery detail Russian military buildup on Crimea – Defense One
Five S-400 anti-aircraft missile batteries, plus additional troops and fighters, let Moscow better defend the Black Sea and threaten Europe and the Middle East.
21:30, 12.06.2019
Over 9 bcm of gas stolen from Ukraine by Russia: Zerkal in The Hague
The Ukrainian side explained to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague Ukraine's position in the case launched against Russia over violations of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the Black and Azov seas and the Kerch Strait.
17:50, 11.06.2019
Russia in The Hague Arbitration compares proclamation of Ukraine's sovereignty with Crimea "referendum"
The Russian side submitted to the court objections to Ukraine's claim on the violation by Russia of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in the Black and Azov seas and in the Kerch Strait.
18:00, 10.06.2019
Mogherini: Additional EU-supported actions to Azov Sea region expected in summer
The EU also continues to expect that Russia will immediately release the 24 detained Ukrainian servicemen and return to Ukraine's custody the three vessels.
11:20, 06.06.2019
Changing Kerch Strait status: Expert explains how Ukraine could pave way for NATO warships
First, it is necessary to denounce the agreement with Russia on a joint use of the Sea of Azov, the expert believes.
09:40, 05.06.2019
Ukraine's Azov Regiment destroys enemy infantry troops in Donbas (Video)
However, it is not indicated when the strike occurred.
20:11, 29.05.2019
Ukrainian troops post video of direct hit on enemy headquarters in Donbas
The Azov Regiment continues to fight terrorists.
18:31, 24.05.2019
Ukraine-Russia naval dispute to be heard by sea tribunal Friday
Last November, Russia seized three Ukrainian navy ships and captured dozens of sailors, sparking outrage in Ukraine. The case is now being heard at a UN sea tribunal in Hamburg, but Russia has vowed not to show.
16:40, 12.05.2019
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