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Russian Black Sea Fleet monitors NATO ships in Black Sea

Russian Black Sea Fleet monitors NATO ships in Black Sea

Ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet are monitoring the British destroyer and the Canadian frigate that entered the Black Sea waters on July 2, the Russian National Defense Management Center reported. "The forces and hardware …

EU confirms non-recognition policy on Crimea

EU confirms non-recognition policy on Crimea

Foreign ministers of 28 EU member-states have expressed concerns over the security situation in the Black Sea area and confirmed the non-recognition policy on Crimea, the Council of the European Union said in a statement adopted at its meeting in …

British ship HMS ECHO enters Batumi

British ship HMS ECHO enters Batumi

The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo arrived in Georgia’s Black Sea port of Batumi today. The British Embassy to Georgia said the ship's visit further demonstrates “the ongoing strong and vibrant cooperation” …

NATO to increases exercises in Black Sea

NATO to increases exercises in Black Sea

Foreign ministers of NATO member-states agreed to expand surveillance operations in the Black Sea and also to increase the number of drills in the region jointly with Ukraine and Georgia, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg …

Air defense troops hold drills in Crimea and Krasnodar

Air defense troops hold drills in Crimea and Krasnodar

Units of an air defense missile regiment from the army corps of the Black Sea Fleet have switched to field exercises near the Saki and Kacha aerodromes in Crimea, the Fleet’s press office reported. "Over 300 anti-aircraft …

Russian Navy monitors movement of NATO warships in Black Sea

Russian Navy monitors movement of NATO warships in Black Sea

Russia’s Navy is monitoring the movement of the three NATO warships that entered the Black Sea, Russia’s National Defense Management Center said. "The Black Sea Fleet is monitoring the movement of a group of three NATO …

Russian paratroopers take part in massive drills in Crimea

Russian paratroopers take part in massive drills in Crimea

Units from Russia’s Airborne Troops are participating in an extensive military drill in Crimea, Russia's Defense Ministry press service reported. The exercise features more than 1,500 paratroopers, more than 300 military cargo …

NATO bolsters Ukraine defences over Black Sea situation

NATO bolsters Ukraine defences over Black Sea situation

NATO allies have increased their practical support to Ukraine in light of the security situation in the Black Sea, according to the statement following the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting held at NATO Headquarters on March 6. "NATO …

 U.S. and EU preparing new sanctions against Russia - media

U.S. and EU preparing new sanctions against Russia - media

The United States and European Union are close to agreeing new sanctions against Russia over the Kerch strait incident. The measures are expected to be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers next Monday and could be …

Submarine from Hitler's Lost Fleet found in Black Sea

Submarine from Hitler's Lost Fleet found in Black Sea

The Turkish navy found a WWII German submarine that sank in the waters of the Black Sea and will showcase its discovery in a new documentary film. According to the television channel Russia Today, the U-23 submarine was found at a depth of 40 …

Ukrainian border ships check ​​Azov and Black Seas

Ukrainian border ships check ​​Azov and Black Seas

The ships of the State Border Service of Ukraine carried out planned checks in the Azov and Black Seas’ areas, the press service of the Ukrainian department reports. "During the week, the Maritime Security of the State Border …