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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

G7 foreign ministers concerned over Russia's blocking access to parts of Black Sea, Kerch Strait

At the same time, the G7 top diplomats commend Ukraine's posture of restraint and diplomatic approach in this context.

13:10, 06.05.2021

Australia tightens sanctions against Russia over Crimean Bridge

The new sanctions refer to finances and travel bans.

15:40, 30.03.2021

Ukraine's Defense Minister warns of Russia's preparations for nuclear arms deployment in Crimea

Establishing Russia's dominance in the Black Sea basin threatens the economies of Ukraine, Turkey and other European countries.

16:50, 18.12.2020

Ukraine has confident position on Russia's violation of int'l maritime law in Kerch Strait case – MFA

The arbitration in The Hague on November 12, 2020, gave Ukraine three months to provide comments to Russia's objections.

14:50, 13.11.2020

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Russia not to escape responsibility for Kerch incident

Bifurcation is a common practice in international arbitration.

19:59, 12.11.2020

Berdyansk gunboat, attacked by Russia in 2018, finally returns to water

Restoration works will be completed in November, the contractor says.

18:45, 11.09.2020

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

Ukraine to send evidence of Russia's crimes in Kerch Strait to UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal – FM Kuleba

The official says Ukraine wants justice rather than revenge.

14:35, 22.05.2020

Ukraine puts in water naval boat Russia seized in 2018

Russian forces attacked the Nikopol near the Kerch Strait before seizing the armored artillery boat and capturing the crew on November 25, 2018.

16:40, 11.04.2020

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

Ukraine, Georgia file complaint to IMO over Russia's unlawful actions in Black, Azov Seas

The joint document was supported by the European Union and the United States.

12:39, 18.01.2020

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

Putin to personally open railway part of Kerch Strait Bridge

The navigation is blocked on December 21-24 due to plans to launch railway traffic along the bridge.

10:23, 23.12.2019

Russia closes Kerch Strait for four days over "temporary works"

The move is allegedly related with Putin's visit to open a railway service with annexed Crimea.

20:40, 21.12.2019

Ukraine's Rada grants combatant status to sailors captured by Russia in Kerch Strait

The decision was backed by 317 lawmakers.

15:58, 20.12.2019

Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashes in Krasnodar Area

Both pilots with the 55th helicopter regiment, which attacked Ukrainian naval boats and sailors near the Kerch Strait last November, died in the accident.

11:40, 12.12.2019

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

MFA Ukraine: Russia didn't comply with ITLOS decision even after return of Ukrainian boats (Video)

Russia has not complied with the ITLOS decision since it has set conditions for the release of the crew members.

16:09, 22.11.2019

Russia's FSB shifts blame for bad condition of three naval boats onto Ukraine

The FSB said it had returned the vessels "in good condition and with working equipment."

13:30, 21.11.2019

Zelensky: Ukrainian navy boats returned by Russia to be repaired within three months

The president said the equipment and weapons on the vessels were partially missing.

11:51, 21.11.2019

Ukraine's defense ministry reports on return of naval boats to Ukraine

The vessels had been seized by Russia near the Kerch Strait on November 25, 2018.

22:45, 20.11.2019

"Step in the right direction": Stoltenberg on Russia returning seized vessels to Ukraine

The NATO chief has praised the move ahead of the Normandy Four summit.

22:00, 20.11.2019

Ukrainian Navy boats returned by Russia entering Ukraine's Ochakiv port (Video)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to arrive in Ochakiv soon.

17:05, 20.11.2019

Ukraine Navy chief: Russians turn boats seized near Kerch Strait into wreck

The ships are to arrive at their destination in about 16 hours.

14:54, 20.11.2019

Ukraine Navy chief says Russia-seized naval boats to arrive in Ukraine on Nov 20-21 (Video)

The vessels are now on their way to the Ukrainian port city of Odesa.

16:08, 19.11.2019

Russia to return seized naval boats to Ukraine on Nov 18

Russia's FSB has confirmed the naval vessels are being towed to a location agreed with the Ukrainian side for their handover.

18:37, 17.11.2019

Russia starts moving Ukraine's naval boats seized near Kerch Strait before possible handover

The return of Ukrainian naval vessels was set to take place before the Normandy Four summit.

14:25, 17.11.2019

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

U.S. calls on Russia to immediately return Ukraine's naval ships seized in Nov 2018

He says it was an attack on the security of the entire international maritime community.

03:30, 15.11.2019

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

Expert says Russia wants some concessions from Ukraine for return of captured ships

By not returning the vessels, the Russian Federation virtually ignores an international arbitration ruling.

11:28, 06.11.2019

MFA Ukraine calls for int'l pressure on Russia over seized naval boats

Russia still hasn't implemented the ITLOS award, while continuing to deliberately violate norms and principles of international law.

21:10, 04.11.2019

Ukraine asks Russia where and when to pick up naval ships captured near Kerch Strait

The Foreign Ministry sent a respective note to Russia.

15:11, 04.11.2019

Russia doesn't return ships seized from Ukraine as they are in bad condition

The lawyer says he hopes the Russian side would transfer the vessels by the end of the year.

20:45, 27.10.2019

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

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

"There may be sanctions": Russia did not comply with all conditions set by ITLOS in Kerch Strait attack probe

At the same time, the Kremlin was attempting to portray the release of Ukrainian POW sailors as a gesture independent of the award of the International Tribunal.

11:20, 10.09.2019

Expert explains why Crimean Bridge may collapse

A mud volcano can be a real danger to the bridge.

13:11, 06.09.2019

Kerch Strait Bridge sags increasingly, environmental problems inevitable – social networks

Putin's project has already affected the Black Sea.

12:45, 04.09.2019

RFE/RL: Moscow court upholds extension of pretrial detention for six of 24 Ukrainian sailors

The six men, along with seven other sailors, have been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until October 24.

20:56, 16.08.2019

Ukraine detains Russian tanker involved in Kerch Strait attack (Video)

The tanker was used to block Ukrainian naval boats.

15:00, 25.07.2019

Moskalkova said that there is no decision on the release of Ukrainian sailors yet – Russian media

Earlier, Denisova said that an agreement on the return of captive sailors captured by Russia to Ukraine has been reached and the latest documents are being processed.

21:50, 24.07.2019

U.S. legislators draft sanctions on 24 FSB operatives over 24 Ukrainian POW sailors

The U.S. "continues to strongly condemn Russia's dangerous naval assault on the Ukrainian Navy and the illegal detainment 24 Ukrainian sailors," legislators say.

09:25, 19.07.2019

Volker: Russia's move to extend remand of Ukrainian sailors attempt to pressure Zelensky ahead of election

The envoy expressed doubt that such a step would work.

12:20, 18.07.2019

Moscow court extends custody term for 12 POW Ukrainian sailors until Oct 24

The judges said the decision could be appealed at the Moscow City Court.

14:00, 17.07.2019

OSCE PA designates Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia as prisoners of war

The OSCE PA condemns the unprovoked act of armed aggression and unjustifiable and disproportionate use of military force by the Russian Federation against Ukrainian vessels and their crews.

15:12, 09.07.2019

Chief of Ukraine's General Staff says Putin's statement in Japan about Ukrainian sailors manipulation

"Putin once again confirmed the title of a large manipulator," Khomchak said.

16:01, 06.07.2019