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Russia setting up military bases in Africa – German intel report
The Kremlin assists authoritarian regimes which suppress own populations.
12:45, 06 August 2020
JFO Commander: Ukraine has no information about Russia's preparations for attack in the south
Yet, the commander says, the heavy security has been rolled out.
11:20, 01 July 2020
Russia to build military base in Somalia – media
Moscow's growing influence in Africa is worrying many in the West, the report says.
21:50, 30 January 2020
NATO "constantly assessing" need to strengthen presence in Black Sea region – Stoltenberg
The Black Sea is of strategic importance for the Alliance, the top official said.
09:00, 10 January 2020
Ukrainian military expert rules out large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine: No resources
The self-proclaimed republics could seize more Ukrainian territory after Ukrainian troops withdraw as part of the disengagement agreements.
20:30, 06 October 2019
U.S. to send more troops to Poland – media
Asked whether the bolstered presence was meant to counter Russia, Trump said, "No, I don't think so at all."
10:00, 24 September 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 June 2019
Yelchenko sees issue of Russian passports in Donbas as attempt to legitimize military presence
Yelchenko said the Russian president's illegitimate decree completely undermines the logic of the Minsk agreements.
11:21, 26 April 2019
Ukraine reinforces borders ahead of presidential elections – media
In the run-up to presidential elections in which national security is a top issue, the country is strengthening the border with Russian-annexed Crimea and with the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova.
16:10, 16 March 2019
NATO presence in Black Sea region could deter Russia's aggression – Deputy PM
Russia's aggressive actions undermine regional and international security, the official said.
15:58, 09 March 2019
NATO seeks to expand presence in Black Sea area – Stoltenberg
NATO warships will enter the Black Sea in the coming days to take part in naval drills.
19:20, 14 February 2019
Turchynov names six major threats to Ukraine coming from Russia
If Russia fails to regain control over Ukraine by political means, Moscow could resort to large-scale military aggression, the official suggests.
16:40, 05 February 2019
Russia deploys Northern fleet's warship to Black Sea (Photo)
Earlier, USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) of the 6th U.S. Navy fleet entered the Black Sea via the Bosporus Strait.
15:40, 09 January 2019
Russian military presence in Azov Sea not shrinking – Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that Russia has not reduced its military presence in the Sea of Azov.
16:30, 26 December 2018
Russia redirects part of naval forces near Crimea to new bridgehead – border guards
The State Border Guard Service does not remain idle, keeping up its work to strengthen own presence in the Sea of Azov.
15:00, 16 November 2018
Russia shows military might in Black Sea and beyond - media
The Kremlin has consistently upgraded its military capabilities over the past five years.
23:35, 06 November 2018
Ukraine boosts military presence in Azov Sea: Turchynov threatens with response to any aggression
"Russians are actually trying to create a sea blockade of Ukrainian ports along the Azov coast," Turchynov stressed.
16:20, 03 October 2018
Ukraine bolsters military presence along Azov Sea coast
The measures taken are designed to ensure the control of the situation in the region, to support Ukrainian ships and enhance the defense of the coast.
10:59, 12 September 2018
