Russian troops hold large-scale military drills in Crimea

 

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Putin warns foreign powers against crossing Russia’s ‘red lines’ | Al Jazeera

As a rift between Russia and the West widens, President Vladimir Putin has used his annual state-of-the-nation speech to warn that Moscow is prepared to respond harshly to any foreign provocations.

Russia bans flights over parts of Crimea, Black Sea - AA

Russia temporarily restricted flights of aviation over parts of Crimea and the Black Sea, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM).

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.

US warships set sail for Black Sea amid stand-off with Russia over military conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Turkish diplomats report — RT

 American sailors have set course for the Black Sea, off the south coast of Russia, in a move widely seen as a show of support for Ukraine, where fighting between Kiev’s forces and separatist militias has worsened in recent weeks.

Crimea: le truppe russe della flotta del Mar Nero tengono le esercitazioni

 

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Biden Says US Will Never Recognize Crimea’s Reunification with Russia - FARS

(FNA)- US President Joe Biden stated on Friday that Washington would never recognize Crimea’s decision to rejoin Russia.

Stoltenberg: Rusia y China siguen siendo amenazas para la OTAN y la UE

 

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Ukraine’s Kuleba Says ‘New Day’ in Relations With US Starts After Call With Blinken - Sputnik International

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after his first phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the two sides have agreed to boost cooperation.

Diplomat regrets EU move to extend sanctions against Russia

Moscow voices regret over the European Union’s decision to extend the anti-Russian sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told TASS on Friday.

Rusia se reserva el derecho a responder a EEUU por sus nuevas sanciones

Moscú se reserva el derecho a responder a Washington por sus nuevas sanciones, declaró el Ministerio de Exteriores de Rusia.

Spain foreign minister visits Kiev in show of solidarity on Catalonia, Crimea (Tavrida)

Following a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart on Monday, the Spanish foreign minister drew parallels between the situation in Catalonia with that in the Crimea to illustrate that both nations faced similar challenges to their territorial integrity.

Selon Vladimir Poutine, l'UE a déclenché une vague séparatiste en soutenant l'indépendance du Kosovo

Lors de la 14e édition du Club Valdaï, le président russe a abordé la crise catalane, estimant que le séparatisme en Europe avait été encouragé par la déclaration d'indépendance contestée du Kosovo en 2008, soutenue par l'Union européenne.

Erdogan’s Position on Crimea Unable to Alter Status of Peninsula

The status of Crimea does not depend on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's refusal to recognize the peninsula's decision to rejoin Russia, member of the upper house of the Russian parliament Alexey Pushkov said.

Après l'Etat islamique, un empire iranien ? Henry Kissinger s'inquiète de l'expansion chiite

L'ancien secrétaire d'Etat américain Henry Kissinger a assuré que l'Iran pourrait profiter de l'effondrement de Daesh au Moyen-Orient pour étendre son influence en créant une ceinture territoriale allant de Téhéran à Beyrouth.

In Georgia, Pence says Trump will back toughened sanctions on Russia

Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday pledged U.S. support for Georgia, a former Soviet republic, and said President Donald Trump "very soon" will approve stronger sanctions against Russia.

US House of Representatives passes bill to toughen sanctions on Russia

The House of Representatives of the US Congress on Tuesday passed a bill to toughen unilateral US sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea.

Putin visits Crimea (Tavrida) following new US sanctions

Russia President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea on Saturday after the United States imposed new sanctions on Moscow earlier this week over its alleged actions in Ukraine.

UN Court partially grants Ukraine’s demand on provisional measures against Russia

The International Court of Justice, which is the UN’s principal judicial body, has partially granted Ukraine’s request for indicating provisional measures versus Russia.