Turkey: Russia-NATO Council meetings were disrupted with the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2015 - AA

A “serious and genuine conversation” is underway between Russia and Western countries, and Turkiye is willing to contribute to the elimination of differences between Russia and Ukraine, Turkiye’s presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said Tuesday.

Ukrainian navy ship close to Russian waters off Crimea & refusing to change course – Moscow — RT

 A Ukrainian navy vessel, named the Donbass, has set course to pass through Russian territorial waters off the coast of Crimea and is ignoring warnings to turn around, border officials have reported.

US to maintain anti-Russia sanctions until Ukraine’s integrity restored, says document - TASS

The United States intends to maintain sanctions against Russia imposed due to the events over the past years in Ukraine, until restoration of the territorial integrity of the country within its internationally recognized borders, according to the joint US-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership adopted on Wednesday. It was published by the US Department of State following the talks between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Washington, D.C.

Second Contract for Russia’s S-400 Delivery to Turkey to Be Signed in 2021, Arms Exporter Confirms - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The second contract for deliveries of Russia's S-400 Triumph air defence systems to Turkey will be signed this year, Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev said on 25 August.

Crimean Platform Summit reaffirms support for Ukraine

Participants of the inaugural Crimean Platform Summit in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.

ECHR rejects Russian request to impose interim measures against Kiev after Moscow complains about Crimea water & discrimination — RT

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected Russia's request to impose interim measures on Ukraine as part of its complaint against Kiev over a range of issues. Moscow filed a case with the international body on Thursday.

HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation - BBC News

Russia's Vladimir Putin has accused the UK and US military of staging a "complex provocation," after British warship HMS Defender sailed near the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea.

Russia releases VIDEO of British warship’s incursion into waters near Crimea, clearly contradicting London’s version of events — RT

 Russia has released a video showing a coast guard vessel warning the HMS Defender that it was violating its state border and firing warning shots at the British warship, challenging London’s assertions about Wednesday's encounter.

Russia Demands US Scrap ‘Aggressive’ Black Sea Naval War-Games, Warning Drills Fuel Tensions, Increase Risk of Deadly Incidents - FARS

(FNA)- Moscow’s diplomatic mission in Washington reacted furiously to news that American sailors are set to take part in major war games in the Black Sea, practicing naval battles and troop landings, close to Russia’s coastline.

La Russie sonne le retrait de ses troupes massées près de l'Ukraine

 

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Russia Stages Show of Force near Ukraine with Launch of Crimean Exercises - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia launched major military exercises in Crimea on Thursday under the personal supervision of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as part of a show of force on Ukraine’s southern border that has prompted intense concern in Kiev and the West.

Russia issues warning, restricts flight zone over Black Sea - TASS

Russia has declared a flight hazard zone for civilian flights in the area over the Black Sea and Crimea, NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) issued by Russia inform.

NATO Urges Russia to Allow Access to Ukrainian Ports on Sea of ​​Azov - FARS

(FNA)- NATO is concerned about Russia's plans to restrict access to a number of areas of the Black Sea, calls for free access to Ukrainian ports on the Sea of ​​Azov, as well as freedom of navigation, NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated on Friday.

Russia to close parts of Black Sea, Kerch Strait for 6 months | Daily Sabah

Russia will restrict the sailing of foreign military and official ships in parts of the Black Sea until October, a Russian news agency reported on Friday, in a move that is likely to further exacerbate tensions with Ukraine and its western allies.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Zelensky, Macron and Merkel hold security talks

 

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Turkey Says Not Picking A Side in Ukraine-Russia Conflict - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Turkey is not picking a side in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.

Russie : des navires de la flotte de la mer Noire en mer s'entraînent dans le cadre d’une inspection

 

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US should stay clear of Crimea & Black Sea ‘for its own good,’ says Moscow's deputy FM, as American warships move closer to Russia — RT

 

Any US presence in the Black Sea is a provocation, and Washington should keep away from the area. That's according to a senior Russian diplomat, speaking after Turkey revealed that two US warships would soon arrive in the region.

Turkey-Ukraine Defense Cooperation Not Directed Against Third Countries - Erdogan - UrduPoint

Turkish-Ukrainian defense cooperation is not directed against third countries, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

Russia Moves Warships to Black Sea for Drills - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday it was moving more than 10 navy vessels, including landing boats and artillery warships, from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea to take part in exercises, Interfax news agency reported.