BlackSeaRegion

Zelensky urges NATO to expand military presence in Black Sea region
Zelensky also briefed Stoltenberg on Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's borders and their increased readiness for the offensive.16:20, 06 April 2021

NATO continues to step up support for Ukraine, Georgia in Black Sea region – Stoltenberg
On Wednesday, December 2, NATO foreign ministers will hold a separate session with the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia.12:45, 01 December 2020

Ukraine's defense minister invites NATO Allies to join national drills this fall
The parties agreed to enhance the presence of forces and equipment in the Black Sea region.11:00, 10 July 2020

Ukraine, NATO should develop strategy to deter Russia in Black Sea area – Prystaiko
Prystaiko said Ukraine would like to see a greater presence of NATO and the U.S. naval forces in the Black Sea.15:30, 07 May 2020

Ukraine's flagship enters Black Sea for firing drills (Video)
The vessel conducted drills with the use of a chaff decoy launcher.11:00, 04 May 2020

U.S. troops help train Georgian and Ukrainian forces amid tension with nearby Russia – media
Agile Spirit gives Georgia and Ukraine more experience working with NATO allies.23:54, 01 August 2019

Black Sea twice as polluted by marine litter as Mediterranean Sea – EU project's survey
The surveys were held in 2017 – 2019 in the coastal waters of Georgia, Ukraine and Russia and in the open sea.12:20, 31 July 2019

Ukraine's Navy reports another act of provocation by Russia in Black Sea
The Russian destroyer Smetlivy has reportedly entered the area closed for navigation.15:56, 10 July 2019
EU Council: Non-recognition policy on Crimea's annexation fundamental to EU's approach to cooperation in Black Sea
The Council also reaffirms its long-standing commitment to fostering prosperity, stability and resilience in the Black Sea area.13:47, 17 June 2019
NATO Foreign Ministers agree to enhance security in Black Sea region
Ministers also reiterated their call on Russia to release the Ukrainian sailors and ships seized near the Sea of Azov.20:53, 04 April 2019

NATO to hold multi-national Sea Shield 2019 drills in Black Sea
Some 2,200 troops will be involved.18:54, 03 April 2019
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Poroshenko: Russia's aggression against Ukraine challenge for whole Black Sea region
<p>Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Russia's annexation of Crimea and its aggression in eastern Ukraine are a challenge for the entire Black Sea region and global security, according to his statement made at a solemn opening ceremony of the Istanbul Park in Odesa, an UNIAN correspondent reports.</p>15:20, 26 May 2017