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"Ukrainian provocateurs" against "Russian aggressors"
KIEV. Russians and Ukrainians blame themselves after the naval battle.
Russia and Ukraine waged a real naval battle in the Kerch Strait and several videos show the victory of the Russians: Russian patrol ships hit the Ukrainian tug "Jany Kapu", fired two speedboats then captured the three. According to Ukrainian sources, three crew members were wounded, 23 in total captured. His bandage was en route to the sea of Azov. Russian national intelligence services FSB said that Ukrainian ships had violated the Russian border and conducted dangerous maneuvers. That's why they opened fire on them. Previously, the Russian side had blocked the pbadage under the Kerch bridge connecting the annexed Crimea and the Russian mainland.
In the opinion of Russia, Ukraine bears full responsibility. Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke of a "clear provocation". Ukraine has violated international law. "We urge Western sponsors in Kiev to highlight those who are now trying to collect hysterical points in the upcoming elections in Ukraine." Russia convened a special session of the United Nations Security Council.
However, Russia's arguments are controversial in international law. According to reports from Moscow, the three Ukrainian ships crossing the Black Sea in constant violation of the 12-mile zone off the Crimea. However, neither Ukraine nor the majority of the UN member states recognize the annexation of the peninsula by Russia, including its claim of sovereignty over the coastal waters. In addition, in 2003, the two countries signed an agreement on the sharing of the Azov Sea, stating that "Russian-flagged commercial and war vessels have the right to sail freely" . After the presentation of Kiev, the three vessels informed the Russian authorities of their intention to break into the sea of Azov. Ukrainian President Poroshenko called on Russia to release captured sailors. He also asked Parliament for the proclamation of martial law. Previously, the army had been on alert. Foreign Minister Klimkin said Kiev would seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict. "But we reserve the right to defend ourselves."
Numerous incidents since March
In March, Ukraine raided a Russian trawler from Kerch, whose crew possessed Russian pbadports – illegal according to the Ukrainian authorities. After that, Russian coastguards in the Azorean sea began to stop cargo ships bound for the Ukrainian ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk. And often controlled them for days. Between May and October alone, 260 vessels were affected by the harbadment. Conversely, Ukrainians currently hold 15 vessels calling at Crimean ports without Ukrainian authorization.
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