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The Kerch Strait remains a focal point of geopolitical tensions and environmental concerns. In recent events, the strait witnessed an environmental crisis due to the leakage of more than 4,000 tons of fuel oil from Russian tankers during a storm. Greenpeace has raised alarms about the severe environmental impact on the Black Sea's ecosystem. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions simmer as Ukraine seeks changes to the Kerch Strait's status, aiming to internationalize its oversight amid resistance from Russia. Additionally, the U.S. and EU contemplate sanctions against Russia following Ukraine's claims of Russian military attempts to restrict passageways and increased control, leading to further diplomatic strains. As discussions persist on the international stage, the strategic significance of the Kerch Strait continues to make it a contentious point in Ukrainian-Russian relations.
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Ukraine will use the bridge that Russia builds to Crimea, - Turchynov Ukraine will use the bridge that Russia builds to Crimea, - Turchynov Russia's attempt to construct the Kerch bridge to Crimea is one of manifestations of the Russian aggression. 151 896 1 424 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

"Russia’s hysteria makes no sense," - Turchynov refutes Russian allegations on missile-firing exercise in Kerch Strait "Russia’s hysteria makes no sense," - Turchynov refutes Russian allegations on missile-firing exercise in Kerch Strait Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov commented on the statement made by the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia regarding "violations of the Russian airspace by Ukrainian missile weapons test." 142 834 238 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

11 crew members including nine Ukrainians missing as bulker sinks in Black Sea, - Russian EMERCOM 11 crew members including nine Ukrainians missing as bulker sinks in Black Sea, - Russian EMERCOM The search and rescue operation is underway in the Black Sea after Geroi Arsenala bulk freighter located 14 nautical miles off the Crimea coast sent a distress signal. 114 663 146

Large number of Russian military equipment delivered to occupied Crimea via Kerch. PHOTOS+VIDEO Large number of Russian military equipment delivered to occupied Crimea via Kerch. PHOTOS+VIDEO Russian occupants delivered a large number of military vehicles to Crimea via Kerch. 99 868 241 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Kerch Ferries from Crimea Suspended. Queue at the Strait Reach 3,000 Vehicles. PHOTOS Kerch Ferries from Crimea Suspended. Queue at the Strait Reach 3,000 Vehicles. PHOTOS According to the United Transport Directorate, the line to board ferries from Crimea increased by 50% in the last 24 hours reaching up to 3 thousand cars. 90 722 253 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Isliamov announces launch of naval blockade of Crimea in early 2016: "Let’s make occupiers’ living on peninsula as uncomfortable as possible" Isliamov announces launch of naval blockade of Crimea in early 2016: "Let’s make occupiers’ living on peninsula as uncomfortable as possible" Coordinator of the civil action to block Crimea, Vice President of the World Congress of Crimean Tatars Lenur Isliamov expects the start of naval blockade of Crimea in late 2015 - early 2016. 87 809 462 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

Russian Coast Guard stops and searches five laden vessels in Kerch Strait heading from Ukraine’s Berdiansk, Mariupol Seaports, - journalist. MAP Russian Coast Guard stops and searches five laden vessels in Kerch Strait heading from Ukraine’s Berdiansk, Mariupol Seaports, - journalist. MAP The Russian Federation continues to stop and search vessels in the Sea of Azov. Today, the invaders have already stopped five laden vessels in the Kerch Strait that previously left Berdiansk and Mariupol Seaports. 53 429 205

Russian tanker "Sig" received hole after attack of Ukrainian drone in Kerch Strait, - Maritime Rescue Center. PHOTOS Russian tanker "Sig" received hole after attack of Ukrainian drone in Kerch Strait, - Maritime Rescue Center. PHOTOS The Russian tanker "Sig" sustained a hole after a Ukrainian drone attack near the Kerch Strait. 47 840 195

Attack on Russian tanker "SIG" - special operation of SSU and Navy, - source Attack on Russian tanker "SIG" - special operation of SSU and Navy, - source Last night, the SSU blew up a large Russian oil tanker "SIG" transporting fuel for Russian troops 30 970 65

MP Vinnyk: Kerch Bridge not to endure long, Putin driving truck is like Lenin speaking from top of armored vehicle MP Vinnyk: Kerch Bridge not to endure long, Putin driving truck is like Lenin speaking from top of armored vehicle The bridge from Russia to occupied Crimea is an element of Russian propaganda campaign. It makes no economic sense while its design will be unable to endure long-term operation. 27 709 189 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukraine's warships to continue passing through Kerch Strait, defense minister says Ukraine's warships to continue passing through Kerch Strait, defense minister says Ukrainian Navy ships are going to continue using the Kerch Strait, otherwise Russia will completely occupy the Sea of Azov. 26 847 215 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

Putin allows German and French experts to monitor Kerch Strait, - Lavrov Putin allows German and French experts to monitor Kerch Strait, - Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a proposal by German Chancellor Angela Merkel for German and French experts to monitor the Kerch Strait near occupied Crimea. 23 550 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

Russians are fleeing occupied Crimea en masse: "There’s never been queue like this in front of bridge before. It’s absolute record". VIDEO Russians are fleeing occupied Crimea en masse: "There’s never been queue like this in front of bridge before. It’s absolute record". VIDEO A video filmed by an eyewitness whilst driving across the Kerch Bridge from the Krasnodar Krai side of the Russian Federation has been shared on social media. The footage shows a traffic jam involving a large number of vehicles waiting to cross into Russia. 20 713 81 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Consequences of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ strike on Russian ferry "Conro Trader" in port of "Kavkaz" SATELLITE PHOTOS Consequences of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ strike on Russian ferry "Conro Trader" in port of "Kavkaz" SATELLITE PHOTOS The journalists published satellite photos of the aftermath of the Defence Forces' strike on the Russian ferry "Conro Trader" in the port of "Kavkaz" in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. 20 131 30

Black Sea shipwreck: bodies of two sailors recovered as search and rescue continues Black Sea shipwreck: bodies of two sailors recovered as search and rescue continues Russian invaders in Crimea have retrieved the bodies of two dead sailors from the sea near the Kerch Strait, while another crew member was rescued earlier. The search for remaining nine sailors of the sunken Heroi Arsenala dry cargo ship is underway. 16 099 0

Occupiers flood ferries to protect Kerch bridge, Defense Intelligence Occupiers flood ferries to protect Kerch bridge, Defense Intelligence The Russian occupiers plan to sink six ferries in order to create a protective strip in front of the Kerch bridge. 15 373 58 Previously in trend: War

Russia almost lifted Azov Sea and Kerch Strait blockade after tough reaction by Ukraine and its Western partners, - Omelian Russia almost lifted Azov Sea and Kerch Strait blockade after tough reaction by Ukraine and its Western partners, - Omelian Russia aggressive actions at sea should be punished by sanctions on its ports in the Azov and Black Sea regions. 14 181 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade

Russia partially unlocks Ukraine's Azov Sea ports, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says Russia partially unlocks Ukraine's Azov Sea ports, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says As of Dec. 3, 2018, ships are passing through the Kerch Strait toward Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov. 12 926 72 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

Defense forces inflicted significant damage to occupiers’ railway ferry in "Kavkaz" port - General Staff of AFU. PHOTO Defense forces inflicted significant damage to occupiers’ railway ferry in "Kavkaz" port - General Staff of AFU. PHOTO As a result of the coordinated actions of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, the occupiers' railway ferry in the "Kavkaz" port was severely damaged. 12 421 11 Previously in trend: War

US gives Ukraine $10M for building naval capabilities following Kerch Strait incident US gives Ukraine $10M for building naval capabilities following Kerch Strait incident The U.S. Department of State is going to provide $10 million to further build Ukraine’s naval capabilities "in response to Russia’s dangerous escalation and unjustified Nov. 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait." 11 506 188 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

Part of Kerch Bridge’s boom defense washed ashore in occupied Crimea. PHOTO Part of Kerch Bridge’s boom defense washed ashore in occupied Crimea. PHOTO In Kerch in occupied Crimea, the current washed ashore a batch of boom defense, which were installed near the Kerch Bridge to protect against possible attacks by maritime drones. 10 744 14

Accident of two Russian tankers in Kerch Strait threatens environmental disaster - Greenpeace Accident of two Russian tankers in Kerch Strait threatens environmental disaster - Greenpeace The accident in the Kerch Strait of two Russian tankers caught in a storm on December 15 resulted in more than 4,000 tons of fuel oil and other oil products spilling into the water. Greenpeace environmentalists say this could have serious environmental consequences. 8 755 42

Occupiers are "barricading" Kerch Strait to narrow passage as much as possible for better fire control - Pletenchuk Occupiers are "barricading" Kerch Strait to narrow passage as much as possible for better fire control - Pletenchuk The Russian military is trying to narrow the Kerch Strait to make it easier to control. 5 694 19

Resolution calling for increased military aid for Ukraine submitted to United States Senate Resolution calling for increased military aid for Ukraine submitted to United States Senate A resolution calling for increased military aid to Ukraine and supporting the abolition of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has been submitted to the U.S. Senate. 5 565 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade

Ukraine's president calls on EU to take real steps to stop Russia's 'creeping annexation' of Azov Sea Ukraine's president calls on EU to take real steps to stop Russia's 'creeping annexation' of Azov Sea President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko urged the EU to take real steps to stop Russia's "creeping annexation" of the Sea of Azov. 4 344 121 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

Ukrainian Navy confirmed defeat of Russian ship in Kerch Strait: it was guarding Crimean Bridge area Ukrainian Navy confirmed defeat of Russian ship in Kerch Strait: it was guarding Crimean Bridge area A Russian ship that was providing security for the area around the Crimean Bridge has been struck in the Kerch Strait. The results of the strike are currently being verified. 3 662 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

US, EU might impose new sanctions on Russia for actions in Kerch Strait, - Volker US, EU might impose new sanctions on Russia for actions in Kerch Strait, - Volker Russia has extended the arrest of Ukrainian sailors at least until Ukraine presidential elections are finished. U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker says that the sailors might be used as a tool for political pressure. 3 161 29 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade

Ukraine seeks change of Kerch Strait status Ukraine seeks change of Kerch Strait status Ukraine’s MFA will seek change of the status of the Kerch Strait to make it international. 2 841 27 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

14 new contaminated fuel oil leakage sites in Black Sea recorded 14 new contaminated fuel oil leakage sites in Black Sea recorded 14 new fuel oil emission sites were discovered in the Black Sea after the accident of two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait. 593 5