Russia can't return Ukraine's boats captured in Kerch Strait in 2018, - lawyer For the time being, Russia cannot bring back the Ukrainian boats it captured in the Kerch Strait in November 2018. 10 669 155 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
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. 14 080 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade
Kerch Strait crisis: closed hearing to extend arrest of Ukraine sailors started in Moscow. VIDEO The Moscow Lefortovo Court behind the closed doors started considering motions for extension of the arrest of Ukrainian sailors detained in the Kerch Strait area on November 25, 2018. 3 205 18 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
"Mr. Putin, this is no joke, no incident, no crisis, this is war," - Poroshenko on unprovoked attack on Ukrainian warships. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stresses the need for a NATO presence in the Black Sea and fresh U.S. and EU sanctions that would stop the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline amid growing tensions in the Black and Azov Sea regions. 43 725 421 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade War
Ukraine's president announces package of 'Azov sanctions': "Russia will pay high price for its aggression" President Petro Poroshenko says Ukraine is preparing claims to international judicial institutions in response to the act of aggression against Ukrainian ships. 18 846 221 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade
General Staff intercepts communication of Russian coast guards during attack on Ukrainian vessels. AUDIO Russia breached international law and Ukrainian legislation when it committed an act of aggression against the sovereign state of Ukraine. 101 164 243 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
Activists gather outside Presidential Administration, parliament, seek decisive response to Russian aggression. VIDEO&PHOTOS National Corps and National Squad members are holding a rally near the Presidential Administration and Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 16 443 196 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
Several Ukrainian seamen injured in Kerch Strait incident taken to Moscow, - Ukraine president's envoy Several Ukrainian sailors who received injuries as Russian Navy vessels fired upon the Ukrainian warships in the Kerch Strait had been taken to Moscow. 38 676 121 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
NSDC proposes president to declare 60-day martial law in Ukraine over Kerch Strait incident The National Security and Defense Council on Ukraine's (NSDC) proposed that President Petro Poroshenko declare martial law in the country for 60 days. 206 950 553 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade
Footage of Russian warship going to ram Ukraine’s tug boat surfaced on YouTube. VIDEO The editorial team notes that the incident was filmed from the Russian vessel that rammed the Ukrainian tug boat. 69 933 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade