Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Crimea on Monday to mark the fifth anniversary of Moscow’s annexation of the Black Sea peninsula…
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Russia blocks Ukrainian Azov Sea ports ―Minister
Two Ukrainian Azov Sea ports, Berdyansk and Mariupol, are effectively under blockade by Russia as vessels are being barred from leaving and entering, Ukraine’s infrastructure minister, Volodymyr Omelyan, said on Thursday. Overall, 35 vessels have […]
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US reaffirms refusal to accept Russia annexing Crimea
The US government said Wednesday it will not accept Russia’s annexation of the Crimea region from Ukraine, a declaration apparently aimed at highlighting President Donald Trump’s intent to hold the Kremlin accountable for its aggression. “In concert with allies, partners, and the international community, the United States rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and pledges […] …