freedomofnavigation

Volker's ex-deputy speaks of Trump's embargo on statement regarding Kerch Strait incident

Anderson confirmed Russia's act "was an overt escalation".

11:00, 12.11.2019

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

Russia blocks quarter of Black Sea until Aug 19

Among the reasons for the blocking Russia names "combat training."

09:00, 30.07.2019

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

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

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

Merkel, Poroshenko demand release of Ukrainian sailors held in Russia

Also, the German Chancellor stressed the need to ensure free navigation through the Kerch Strait.

23:15, 12.04.2019

Russian officials publicly threaten Ukraine with “military conflict”

Russia is now heavily militarizing Crimea and the Black Sea. Some 28,000 Russian soldiers are stationed on the peninsula.

23:45, 11.04.2019

NATO package to support Ukraine in Black Sea contains confidential provisions – Klimkin

The foreign minister said that no one will be asking Russia what measures Ukraine and NATO may jointly carry out in the Black Sea.

15:15, 05.04.2019

Klimkin: We hope to surprise Russia in Kerch Strait

The minister added the foreign ministry would thoroughly, although not publicly, instruct Ukrainian sailors on how they should act if the invaders manage to capture them.

11:00, 22.02.2019

Ukraine not to allow turning Azov Sea into Russian lake – Poroshenko

The president has been seeking international assistance in making Russia ensure freedom of navigation in the Kerch Strait and in the Azov Sea.

14:20, 19.02.2019

Poroshenko: Ukraine to defend its right to free passage through Kerch Strait

Ukraine would never recognize the fact of the occupation of the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov.

11:40, 05.02.2019

Engineer stresses violation of navigation norms during Kerch Strait Bridge construction

The water area must be cleaned and deepened in the area of the Bridge, the expert believes.

10:40, 05.02.2019

Draft resolution on strengthening support for Ukraine submitted to U.S. Senate

The document urges Donald Trump to work with U.S. allies to promptly lead a robust multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea.

10:00, 25.01.2019

Ukraine defense minister says Ukrainian warships to continue crossing Kerch Strait: "It'll always be this way"

Ukraine will definitely not give up its right to free passage through the Strait, the minister stressed.

14:25, 28.12.2018

Putin claims no obstructions to navigation in Kerch Strait

Putin once again asserted that Ukraine allegedly threatened to "blow up" the bridge.

20:30, 20.12.2018

Ukraine's infrastructure minister: Ukrainian ports on Sea of Azov effectively under blockade by Russia

A total of 35 vessels have been blocked.

00:59, 29.11.2018

Beijing says U.S. warship "provocation" in South China Sea "harmed sovereignty"

U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a "freedom of navigation operation" on Thursday, coming within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials told Reuters.

10:15, 11.08.2017