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Situation in the Sea of Azov

Summary

The European Parliament condemns Russia's actions in the Sea of Azov, including the illegal construction of the Kerch Bridge and abusive ship inspections. It calls for measures to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and economic interests.
10 25.10.2018
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defence
economy
transport
environment
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament condemns Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and international maritime law.
  • The construction of the Kerch Bridge limits ship access to Ukrainian ports due to physical size restrictions.
  • Abusive and discriminatory inspections of commercial vessels cause significant economic losses for merchants and local economies.
  • Increased military presence in the Sea of Azov raises the risk of an open armed conflict.
Documents (PDFs)
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