European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker participated yesterday and in European Council where EU leaders adopted 'A new agenda 2019-2024. ..…

November in Kerch Strait was the most dangerous direct clash in years between Russia and its ex-Soviet neighbour. ..…

On Nov 25, Russia seized three Ukrainian warships near Kerch Strait connecting Black Sea and Sea of Azov, accusing them of breaching Russian border. ..…

In November, Russia captured three Ukrainian ships and their crewmembers near Kerch Strait. ..…

has Russia refused to make concessions on its military Ukraine and, November 2018, it seized three Ukrainian naval ships transiting Kerch Strait. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, sanctions did not stop Russia from interfering in U.S elections in 2018, and,..…

All these moves must be placed within the greater context of Ukraine seeking to break out from Russian influence, a goal made even more dire by Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, Putin’s decision to send troops and supplies into eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region (a bloody conflict that continues to..…

they are likely to marvel at the clumsy and provocative policies that United States and its NATO allies pursued toward Russia. the behavior of America's, policy, and media elites in response to the latest between Russia and Ukraine regarding Kerch Strait suggests that..…

Ann Garrison George, the hostilities between Ukraine, NATO, and Russia continue to escalate in Sea of Azov, Kerch Strait, and Black Sea. ... AG Do not the US, Ukraine, and UN Security Council refuse to recognize Kerch Strait as Russian territory, and insist..…

Russia has rejected German government's proposal to deploy monitors of Organization for Security and Cooperation Europe to Azov Sea and Kerch Strait. ... And the situation reached point of crisis with November 25 attack and capture by Russia of three Ukrainian naval..…

Hungarian George Szamuely tells Ann Garrison that he sees 70 percent chance of combat between NATO and Russia following the in Kerch Strait and that it's being fueled by Russia-gate. ***. Ann Garrison George, the hostilities between Ukraine, NATO, and Russia..…

Who wants to go to war against Russia of Ukraine over Kerch Strait. And short of fighting, must they pay the economic price, that is required to maintain establishment capable of playing those games throughout the world.. ..…

Who wants to go to war against Russia of Ukraine over Kerch Strait. Democratic and Republican presidents have threatened Russia by moving anti- Soviet NATO alliance which at the latest, should have ended with the fall right up to Russia's border, contrary to President..…

“(T)he Kiev regime is trying to use the cover of information noise to direct the international community’s attention to its own provocation in the Kerch Strait which it tries to pass off as aggressive actions taken by Russia.”  . ..…

Russia and Ukraine clash in Kerch Strait off Crimea. Ukrainian navy men wounded . » » Ukraine . Officials with the Federal Security Bureau of Russia said that Russian border guards detained three ships of the Ukrainian Navy as the latter were trying to travel across the..…

The Navy is also preparing to sail warship into Black Sea, in the light of Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships and unlawful detention of the country's sailors in Kerch Strait, another CNN report stated.. ..…

The list of Russia's infamous acts is Georgia, Ukraine, Syria, election meddling, Skripal, and now Kerch Strait, to name just few.. In light of these facts, United States today declares it has found Russia in material breach of the treaty and will suspend our..…

BRUSSELS — Russia's violent closure of Kerch Strait, the sole shipping lane to Ukrainian port city, is undermining German support for Russia's proposed natural gas pipeline to western Europe, according to State Department... ..…

United States condemned Russia's aggressive actions against international shipping transiting Black Sea, Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait to Ukrainian ports. Both sides underscored that Russia's activities in Sea of Azov have brought new security, economic, social, and..…

Puppet Poroshenko and others surrounding him are societal misfits, waging war against their own people, risking war with Russia over staged provocations like Black Sea Kerch Strait incident likely planned and orchestrated Washington and London.. ... France, Germany and other EU..…

Just to confirm its maritime intentions, last Russia even rammed and fired on Ukrainian ships making their way, via Kerch Strait, from Black Sea into Sea of Azov, and then seized their crews... ..…

Merkel's spokesman said that during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, she also voiced concern about rising tensions in the Kerch Strait off Crimea and pushed for 'freedom of shipping into the Sea of Azov.' . Last weekend, Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels..…

The recent clash between Russian and Ukrainian vessels in Kerch Strait has generated flurry of alarm. ... United States does not have vital strategic or moral interests at stake in Ukraine- Russia quarrel, much less the latest spat in Kerch Strait. ..…

Russian forces fired on three Ukrainian navy ships and captured 24 crew members Nov. 25 in the Kerch Strait adjoining the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia forcibly annexed in early 2014. . ..…

Andre Vltchek Russia intercepted three Ukrainian ships in Kerch Strait. ..…

With the return of Crimea, Russia now occupied both sides of Kerch Strait. And this year, Russia completed a 12-mile bridge over the strait and Putin drove the first truck across. . ..…

EU Federica Mogherini said in statement that the bloc expects Russia to ensure unhindered and passage through Kerch Strait to and from Azov Sea, accordance with international law... ..…

The Kremlin likely will continue to carry out forcible inspections of merchant vessels traveling to and from Ukrainian Azov Sea ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk via Kerch Strait. Thus, any successful provocative steps Russia may take in Azov Sea are likely to be replicated in..…

Putin Says Kerch Strait Standoff Is A Provocation . TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said the clash between Russian and Ukrainian military ships was a result of foreign nation’s failing to hold Kiev accountable for bad behavior as long as it remains..…

Ukraine said its vessels were heading to the Sea of Azov in line with international maritime rules, while Russia charged that they had failed to obtain permission to pass through the narrow strait that is spanned by a 19-kilometer (11.8-mile) bridge that Russia completed this year. . While a..…

Subsequently, Russia blocked the passage through Kerch Strait beneath the newly built Kerch Bridge, and Russian Coast Guard fired on group of Ukrainian Navy ships wounding at least six sailors. ... Between July 1 and October 15, 2018, the direct losses to ship owners for having..…

Explaining he was ordered to sail from Odessa to Mariupol through Kerch Strait, e entered Russia's territorial waters where Russian coastal guards that we were violating Russia's laws. ..…

Briefing the Security Council, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary Anne DiCarlo, today said United Nations is deeply concerned about the escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine over incident this weekend in Kerch Strait.. ..…

We call on Russia to respect its international obligations and not obstruct or harass Ukraine's transit in Kerch Strait and to deescalate the tensions it has created. ... Ukraine claimed Russia violated law on the grounds that Crimea belongs to it, and also because treaty..…

Russia’s construction of the bridge over the Kerch Strait, just as the annexation of Crimea, is a violation of international law, Seibert said. . ... On Sunday, the EU said it expected Russia to restore freedom of passage at the Kerch Strait and to..…

Ukraine said its vessels were heading to the Sea of Azov in line with international maritime rules, while Russia charged that they had failed to obtain permission to pass through the narrow strait that is spanned by a 19-kilometer (11.8-mile) bridge that Russia completed this year. . While a..…

Kerch Strait crisis also scuttles any hope for better relations between Russia and West in the near term, experts and officials say, guarantees that punitive U.S and European sanctions on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine will remain in place for time to come... ... ..…

Russia has seized three Ukrainian vessels amid their leaving Kerch Strait Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is gathering Military Cabinet over the incident.. ... While treaty designates Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov Russia has sought to assert..…

In response to the incident, Russia closed Kerch Strait, to all non-military ships. Kerch Strait separates Russia from the recently annexed Crimea.. Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, must ratify the law measure. ..…

Ukraine said its vessels were heading to the Sea of Azov in line with international maritime rules, while Russia charged that they had failed to obtain permission to pass through the narrow strait that is spanned by a 19-kilometer (11.8-mile) bridge that Russia completed this year. . While a..…

Historically, Kerch strait has played role. It constitutes gateway from Black Sea to Russia's major waterways including Don and Volga. ..…