Russia’s naval exercises cover 27% of the Black Sea, according an Axios story that cites “an internal document from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.” “Russia has been holding last-minute military exercises near commercial shipping lanes in the Black... #RussiaatBlackSea #RussiaControlsBlackSea #RussianAgression #RussianmiitaryinCrimea
Russia’s naval deployments in the Black and Azov Seas threaten to “block important trade routes in international waters,” Ukraine’s Defense Minister Andriy Taran warned the European Parliament’s subcommittee on Security and Defense on Wednesday. The bulk of Ukraine’s $103 billion in foreign trade last year moved by... #RussiaControlsBlackSea #RussianAgression
Russia’s Defense Ministry is closing the Kerch Strait to Ukrainian Navy and Sea Guard boats for six months, starting from Saturday April 24 through October. Commercial shipping is allowed passage. The Ukrainian Navy reported on Facebook: “Tonight, in the Azov Sea, Russian Federal Security Service boats atte... #RussiaControlsBlackSea #RussianAgression
