Russian Embassy in the US: West's Attempts to Test Black Sea Borders 'Doomed to Failure' - Sputnik International

Russia is warning Western allies that nothing good will come out of provocations in the Black Sea as any attempts to test Moscow’s willingness to defend its borders are “doomed to failure,” Russia's Embassy in Washington told Newsweek.

Russia scrambled military planes to prevent border violation by Dutch frigate - TASS

A Dutch frigate was moving towards the Kerch Strait and fighters and bombers were scrambled to prevent border violation, the Russian Defense Ministry told the media on Tuesday.

Russia could DROP BOMBS on foreign ships that ignore coast guard’s warnings & cross into country’s territorial waters, Moscow says — RT

 One day after a British destroyer violated the Russian naval border, the country’s deputy foreign minister has warned that Moscow is reserving the right to use force against foreign warships that cross into its territorial waters.

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Philippines, China Hold ‘Friendly, Candid’ Talks on Maritime Disputes - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – Manila and Beijing held “friendly and candid” talks on the South China Sea, the Philippines’ foreign ministry said on Saturday.

‘Our Friendship Will End Here’: Philippine President Defies Beijing, Says He Won’t Withdraw Vessels from Disputed Waters - FARS

 (FNA)- The president of the Philippines vowed not to withdrawal his country’s ships from waters contested by China as a long-running dispute between the two nations over sovereignty of South China Sea territory heats up.

Libya coastguard warns Italians against ‘illegal’ fishing in its waters | Al Arabiya English

Libya’s coastguard on Sunday warned against “illegal” fishing in its waters, denying Italian claims it had wounded a fisherman as it fired shots during an operation against four boats from Sicily.

Egypt and Turkey hold ‘frank’ official talks, first since 2013 | Al Jazeera

Egypt and Turkey said they had held “frank” discussions during the first official diplomatic talks between the regional rivals for eight years, a joint statement said.

China’s Aircraft Carrier Group Conducts Exercise in South China Sea - FARS

(FNA)- China's second aircraft carrier task group conducted a series of routine exercises in the South China Sea amid heightened tensions with the United States.

Philippines warns China of ‘unwanted hostilities’ in sea dispute | Al Jazeera

The presence of Chinese vessels at a disputed reef off the Philippines could ignite “unwanted hostilities”, a top aide to President Rodrigo Duterte has warned, intensifying a diplomatic spat over the ships that Manila described as “maritime militia”.

Turkey says first diplomatic contact held with Egypt since 2013 | Al Jazeera

Turkey and Egypt have had their first diplomatic contact since breaking off relations in 2013, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold naval drill as they deepen ties | THE DAILY STAR

The Israeli military said Friday that it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation among three countries that increasingly view Turkey as a rival in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkey’s ‘common values’ with Egypt may bring new developments soon: Defense Minister | Al Arabiya English

Turkey’s Defense Minister said on Saturday his country shared common values with Egypt which may bring about “different developments” in the coming days.

The Greek answer to the Turkish propaganda about “Cesme” | protothemanews.com

Turkey is trying to appear as victim who was allegedly provoked by fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force.

Israel, Egypt agree to build new gas pipeline | THE DAILY STAR

Israel and Egypt's energy ministers agreed Sunday to build a gas pipeline from the offshore eastern Mediterranean Leviathan field to Egypt, aimed at boosting exports to Europe, an Israeli source said.

Greece, France sign $3bln warplane deal in ‘clear’ message to Turkey | Al Arabiya English

Greece and France signed a 2.5-billion-euro ($3 billion) warplane deal on Monday as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.

UN Publishes Greece-Egypt Maritime Deal Disputed by Turkey, Athens Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The Greek Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the United Nations had published the Greek-Egyptian agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between the two countries.

Dendias: In Libya, our concern was preventing a Turkish military base opposite Crete – Libyan Address Journal

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in an interview with To Vima, discussed Germany and sanctions, illegal immigration, and even the situation across the Mediterranean in Libya.

Germany against arms embargo on Turkey, says FM Maas - AA

Germany is against Greece's demands of imposing an arms embargo on Turkey due to tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, the German foreign minister said on Dec. 22.

France to 'keep calm and carry on' as UK readies navy to protect fishing rights - FRANCE24

 France on Saturday shrugged off plans by Britain to deploy naval vessels to protect its fishing rights in the wake of a possible no-deal Brexit.