2 year agoPM Groysman is speaking now at Verkhovna Rada
2 year ago"Russia must not be allowed to further erode Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt on Russian aggression in the Sea of Azov
2 year agoAfter a lengthy break for negotiations, Ukraine's parliament is back in extraordinary session. National Security and Defense Council Secretary Turchynov is addressing the hall now. Meanwhile, MPs continue to haggle with each other over martial law details and vote.
2 year agoRussian patrol ship "Dmitry Rogachev" held artillery drill at Black Sea
2 year agoA statement from the soon-to-be Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee @RepEliotEngel slamming Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko has left Rada, cause is still being blocked by Lyashko and Tymoshenko
The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Ukraine's acting Charge d'Affaires Ruslan Nimchynsky and handed him a note of protest over the incident in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea.
Poroshenko: I will ask Parliament to introduce martial law for 30 days, although @NSDC_ua recommended 60 days. It will be over in the mid-December. It will not influence the elections. Elections will take place on March, 31 as it is foreseen in the Constitution.
Poroshenko: there will be no mobilization. No restriction of the freedoms, no censorship. we will continue to follow our international obligations, Minsk agreement included.
2 year agoPoroshenko live now: we have serious grounds to believe Russia is ready to follow with the ground attack. I have evidence collected by our intelligence. This time Russia is not hiding, blatantly attacking Ukraine.
Berlin proposes German-French mediation to downscale tensions in the Azov Sea between Russia and Ukraine
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg to speak at 1130am (EST) about Ukraine/Russia clash in Azov Sea after meeting with NATO ambassadors
US officials:military flying reconnaissance flights over Black Sea near Crimea to gather intelligence on escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Both Navy and Air Force can use airborne reconnaissance to gather imagery and eavesdrop on communications
Parubiy: I fully support the decision of @NSDC_ua to introduce martial law. Yesterday's attacks were acts of aggression against Ukraine.
2 year agoMPs of Lyashko "Radical party" demand a break, and to talk with Poroshenko
The @OSCE Chairperson's Special Representative to the TCG Sajdik and Chief Monitor of @OSCE_SMM Apakan called for restraint following incidents at sea. "It is time to address differences through political and diplomatic means," they said.
UK condemns Russia's "act of aggression against" Ukraine
338 MPs have registered. The extraordinary session of the Rada has began.
2 year agoUkrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada is blocked at this moment, no vote on martial law
Ukrainian President Poroshenko has discussed recent events with Merkel
Police has attempted to move "owners of cars with foreign registration" from the highway to Yahodyn border checkpoint.
International court satisfied the lawsuit of Ukrainian Oschadbank against Russian Federation for lost actives in Crimea worth $1.3 billion
Security and defense committee unanimously recommends the Ukrainian parliament to support martial law proposed by the president, starting today, until Jan. 25
2 year agoMore photos of seized Ukrainian boats in Kerch port
2 year agoPoroshenko signed a decree 390/2018 on decision of NSDC of Ukraine from 26 November 2018 on martial law. Article 12 of decree is classified
EU's UN Security Council envoys urge Russia to restore free passage at Kerch Strait
Ukraine reserves right to defend itself against Russia: foreign minister
Ukrainian General Staff: intercepted radio communication between the Russian leadership and border guard ships. First ramming at 44 56 0,36 30 8, second at 44 56 6,36 30 5
EU's Tusk condemns 'Russian use of force' in Ukraine ship clash
President Poroshenko has a call with the President of the European Council Donald Tusk
President of Ukraine Poroshenko had phone call with President of Poland @AndrzejDuda
Poroshenko and Stoltenberg agreed to convene emergency meeting of Ukraine-NATO comission
Lavrov on the threat of new sanctions after Kerch: "We stopped worrying about that a long time ago."
2 year agoRussian troops undergo preparations along Ukraine borders: Ukraine's NSDC secretary
2 year ago"Natskorpus" to protest at Presidential administration of Ukraine
The President Poroshenko began a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
Germany Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas on #Ukraine: The developments are worrying. A Russian blockade of the passage into the Sea of Azov is not acceptable. Important that this blockade is lifted. We call on both sides to de-escalate.
2 year agoUSAF RC-135V 64-14841 JONAS21 operating over the Black Sea.
2 year agoRally near Russian consulate in Odesa
2 year agoRussian service men in Kerch are camouflaging the captured Ukrainian gunboat Nikopol.
"Owners of cars with foreign registration" are blocking 11 border checkpoints on the West border of Ukraine
2 year agoKharkiv: a tree caught fire in the yard of Russian consulate
2 year agoKharkiv: protesters light flares at Russian consulate
Sweden MFA: Deeply concerning escalation by Russia in Kerch Strait. Russia must stop its provocative behaviour and allow for maritime transport in accordance with international law. Welcome discussion in UNSC on how to avoid further escalation.
Ukraine demands Russia immediately releases seized UA vessels and captured sailors. Intl community should take unanimous action on RU's violation UN Convention of the Law of Sea UNCLOS. We protest description of Kerch Strait as "RU strait".UA and RU both exercise coastal State rights there
2 year agoKharkiv: near the consulate of the Russian Federation protesters demand to release POWs
Dalia Grybauskaitė: Strongly condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine. Capture of Ukrainian vessels in #KerchStrait - another blatant violation of international law and Russia's own commitments.
2 year agoUkrainian President Poroshenko urges Russia to release Ukrainian sailors and bring back ships immediately
2 year agoRussian Air Force Tu-154M "Open Skies" Surveillance Aircraft RF-85655 Just above the Kerch Strait
2 year agoPhoto: Tugboat Yani Kipu A947 and 2 armored boats of Ukrainian Navy, seized by Russian FSB at Kerch Port
2 year agoPhoto: Ukrainian boats at Kerch port
2 year agoSeized Ukrainian boats were moved to Kerch
Australia is concerned at developments in the Sea of Azov. We fully support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and call on Russia to restore navigation rights at the Kerch Strait
Russia has reopened Kerch strait for traffic
General Staff of Ukraine: all armed forces units are on combat alert following decision of NSDC
Haley: UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine-Russia tensions
Joint Forces Operation Press Center: yesterday Russian forces opened fire 16 times. 2 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded
US Air Force RQ-4A Global Hawk UAV
Private aircraft of Ukrainian Tycoon Medvedchuk Dassault Falcon 900EX P4-GEM
Canada condemns Russian aggression towards Ukraine in the Kerch Strait. Call on Russia to immediately de-escalate, release the captured vessels, and allow for freedom of passage. Canada is unwavering in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Russia called an urgent meeting of the UN's Security Council @UNSC_Reports to discuss the situation in the Sea of Azov, involving Ukraine
FSB: Ukrainian ships are being towed to Kerch port
Ukrainian Interior Minister @AvakovArsen has put the State Border Guard Service, National Guard, National Police and State Emergencies Service on high alert.
Head of Ukrainian Parliament calls for Emergency meeting at 4pm Monday(in 15 hours)
2 year agoTensions at Russian Embassy in Kyiv, about 300 protesters now
NSDC proposing to impose martial law for 60 days
2 year agoPresident at NSDC: I have to support the decision to impose "state of war", urging MPs of Rada to gather tomorrow vote for the decision
Chief of staff Muzhenko at NSDC: we have no information on fate of boats and sailors. Total: 23 were on missions. 6 wounded, 2 badly wounded
2 year agoRadio talks between Russian border guard ships and Ukrainian naval vessels after firing at the Black Sea near Kerch Strait
2 year agoNear Russian Embassy protesters attempting to light the tires, police extinguishing
2 year agoPoland has strongly condemned Russia's aggressive actions against Ukrainian Navy
FM Klimkin: President Poroshenko to have talks with heads of international organizations to build a coalition against Russian aggression
2 year agoSmoke bombs deployed by protesters at Russian Embassy in Kyiv
2 year agoRussian embassy in Kyiv now: tires and paper boats
2 year agoPhoto: a bottle in the protest at Russian General consulate in Kharkiv
Russia's Federal Security Service says it has impounded 3 Ukrainian naval ships after they illegally crossed the Russian border. Says 3 Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the incident and are getting medical treatment.
Turchinov: we heard reports on incident and have concluded that it was an act of war by Russian Federation against Ukraine
Turchynov: we are convening NSDC to declare "state of war"
2 year agoExact place of military engagement between Ukrainian and Russian boats
Ukrainian NSDC secretary Turchynov and President Poroshenko to make statements soon after military cabinet
2 year agoNATO is closely monitoring developments in the Azov Sea and Kerch Strait, and in contact with the Ukrainian authorities. NATO call for restraint and de-escalation.
NATO calls for restraint and de escalation as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine in Azov Sea
2 year agoRussian media claims that there were artillery attack of Ukrainian military on Donetsk, but complete silence at the frontline
2 year agoPeople start to gather near Russian Embassy in Kyiv
2 year agoProtesters brought tires to the Russian Embassy in Kyiv
2 year ago6 Ukrainian sailors wounded, Berdyansk and Yani Kapu seized, Nikopol is blocked(not seized) but following(being tugged) by Russian FSB boats
2 year agoWhile blocking the Kerch Strait, Russia is letting its own ships sail under the bridge. The anti-pollution ship Pingvin just sailed under
EU statement on Azov Sea: We expect Russia to restore freedom of passage at the Kerch Strait and urge all to act with utmost restraint to de-escalate the situation immediately.
Russian FSB says that ships that has left Berdyansk are returning back safely (and FSB fired on ships that were coming from Odesa to Berdyansk, and have not passed the Kerch strait)
Units of Ukrainian military in Odesa region put on battle alert
Ukrainian Navy: both armored boats damaged and lost engines. SOF of Russian Federation seized all 3 vessels. 2 wounded sailors
Ukrainian President Poroshenko has convened military cabinet
Video of attack of Russian border guards on Ukrainian tugboat
2 year agoGyurza-M class artillery boat U175 Berdyansk is damaged, lost engine, one wounded. Ukrainian Navy responding with deadly fire to protect itself
Russia is attempting to seize Ukrainian Navy boats at this moment
2 year agoRepresentative of Ukrainian President in Crimea Borys Babin: after Russia attacked one Ukrainian ship, sailor wounded. Navy is deploying rescue team/reinforcement
2 year agoFSB video of incident with Ukrainian ships near Kerch Strait
Russian has opened fire on one of Ukrainian boats, at least one sailor wounded
2 year agoVideo from FSB helicopter showing Russian ships harassing Ukrainian boats this morning
2 year agoPhoto of vessel that blocked Kerch Strait earlier today
Lithuania MFA Linas Linkevicius: Strongly condemn Russia's move to physically block Kerch Strait and ramming of Ukrainian boat. Cannot be qualified differently than an act of aggression and another blatant violation of international maritime law. Such actions undermine security of the whole region.
7pm update: to avoid further escalation from Russia Ukrainian ships start to move from Kerch strait, but Russians threaten to use weapons if ships won't stop
2 year agoBlockade at Hoptivka at Russia-Ukraine border
Video: blockade at Krakivets border post
Ukraine asks UNSC to act on recent Russian aggression in Black-Azov Sea
Ukrainian Navy: Russian Navy ship Admiral Zaharin and 2 FSB boats passed under Kerch bridge, other traffic is being blocked
2 year agoShip of Interest/Shipping from Crimean ports: A new Syrian flag cargo vessel, General, transits Bosphorus en route from Feodosia to Damietta carrying soda ash with falsified AIS from Samsun. Ship had Cambodian flag when it entered Black Sea but changed to Tanzania and to Syria
2 year agoPresident of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis has visited Joint Forces operation area in Eastern Ukraine
2 year agoRussian special troops prepares for storm Ukrainian warships
Commander of Ukrainian Navy Voronchenko: crews of boats near Kerch strait are on combat alert and ready for possible assault
2 year agoUkrainian Ministry of Internal affairs asking drivers that are stuck and not supporting actions of "foreign license plates", not to take action against them
2 year agoAnother video of pair of Su-25 near Kerch Bridge
Ukrainian Navy boats still waiting for a passage through Kerch Strait
2 year agoRussia opened passage under Kerch bridge to let it's border guards boats, not Ukrainian, Ukrainian ships are still awaiting
Head of occupation authorities in Crimea: West countries are behind "Ukrainian provocation near Kerch strait"
2 year agoVideo of Su-25 aircrafts over Kerch bridge
2 year agoOwners of cars with foreign registration are burning tires at Yahodyn, Volyn region
2 year agoUkrainian ships have reportedly passed under Kerch Bridge
2 year agoOwners of cars with foreign registration has blocked Ustilug, Rava-Ruska, Yahodyn, Maliy Berezny, Shegeni and Krakivets border checkpoints on the Western Ukrainian border
2 year agoRussia sends Su-25 aircraft to Kerch bridge.
2 year agoRussian KA-52 helicopters are flying over the Crimea Bridge right now.
2 year agoVideo: Kamov Ka-52 Alligator helicopter near Kerch bridge
2 year agoKa-52 combat helicopters are patrolling the area of the Kerch bridge
2 year ago"Owners of cars with foreign registration" have gathered at Arena L'viv
2 year agoIn addition to #RussianCoastGuard patrol/gunboats, Russia is enforcing its blockade of the Kerch strait with Ka-52 attack helicopters loaded with what looks like extra fuel, rockets and ATGMs.
2 year agoPhoto: Russian RFCGS 354 'Izumrud', a Rubin Class patrol ship, deployed at Kerch bridge has visible damage, reasons not clear
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2 year agoOppobloc's Boyko: "Opposition Bloc is ready to settle for direct negotiations with Moscow, Donetsk [i.e. "DNR"] and Luhansk [i.e. "LNR"] for the sake of peace"
2 year ago"Owners of cars with foreign registration" have blocked several roads, including border posts on Ukraine-Poland border
2 year ago"Sevastopolets-1" floating crane at Kerch bridge
2 year ago2 Russian RF Ka-52 helicopters "locked" Ukrainian armored boats, boats "locked" them also. Russia blocked Kerch strait with grounded tanker at bridge from Azov Sea side
2 year agoRussia deployed additional ships to close Kerch Strait
2 year agoRussia has fully blocked Kerch strait
Ahead of today's incident, Ukrainian Navy says it radioed FSB coast guard post at 3:58am to notify of it of 3 Ukrainian vessels en route to Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov. It got no answer. Second radio call at 4:07am also got no response.
2 year agoRussian authorities have closed Kerch Strait for all traffic
Russian ships not only rammed Ukrainian tugboat, but blocked all ships of the group - Presidental representative in Crimea Boris Babin
FSB reports that Ukrainian Navy reinforcement is heading to the area of incident with Russian border guards
Ukraine's @MFA_Ukraine confirms Russian warships unlawfully applied force to repel Ukrainian ships in the Azov sea; says will engage full international legal and diplomatic response
2 year agoJudging from the ratio of anchored and underway vessels at @MarineTraffic at the Kerch strait is closed for non-Russian traffic.
Ukrainian ships expected to enter Kerch strait at noon Kyiv time
2 year agoImages of incident with Ukrainian Navy and Russian border guard boats
2 year agoNavy tugboat Yani Kipi vs Russian coast guard ship project 745P Don in Kerch strait
NATO E3 Sentry AWACS LX-N90453 NATO07
According to Russian border guards (FSB), Ukrainian ships continue their way on the Kerch strait
Ukrainian SOF has cleared Rozsadky village at Svitlodars'k bulge
