Russia has blocked Ukrainian Azov Sea ports, minister says

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Source: The Guardian and agencies

Russia has blocked Ukrainian Azov Sea ports, minister says

Vessels barred from leaving and entering Berdyansk and Mariupol, says Ukraine official

Staff and agencies
Thu 29 Nov 2018 08.39 GMT

Two Ukrainian Azov Sea ports, Berdyansk and Mariupol, are in effect under blockade by Russia as vessels are being barred from leaving and entering, Ukraine’s infrastructure minister has said.

A total of 35 vessels had been prevented from carrying out normal operations and only vessels moving towards Russian ports on the Azov Sea were permitted entry, Volodymyr Omelyan said on Facebook.

“The goal is simple: by placing a blockade on Ukrainian ports on the Azov Sea, Russia hopes to drive Ukraine out of our own territory – territory that is ours in accordance with all relevant international laws,” he said.

Omelyan said 18 vessels were awaiting entry into the Azov Sea, including four to Berdyansk and 14 to Mariupol. There is also a queue of nine vessels to leave the Azov Sea and eight other vessels are standing by near the port berths. Grain and steel dominates the shipments.

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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/29/russia-blocked-ukrainian-azov-sea-ports-minister

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1. I can hear it already at the G-20

trump saying "well putin told me firmly, very strongly they aren't doing that as reported by the fake news, and I believe him. Then he'll say its ok for russia to invade others countries because of more excuses, and lies, then claim again, but they're not doing that, when they are.