MFA protests against Russia's partial blockade of Black and Azov seas, Kerch Strait

According to Ukrinform, the MFA said this in a statement.

The MFA noted that unprecedented coverage of maneuvers makes navigation in both seas virtually impossible. In essence, this is a significant and unjustified complication of international shipping, especially trade, which can cause serious economic and social consequences, especially for the ports of Ukraine.

“Such aggressive actions of the Russian Federation, which fit into the concept of its hybrid war against Ukraine, are unacceptable. This is a manifestation of open disregard for the norms and principles of international law, including the UN Charter, UN General Assembly resolutions and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea,” the statement says.

The MFA added that Ukraine is closely working with the partners, primarily those of the Black Sea region, to ensure that such actions of the Russian side receive a proper assessment and response.

As Ukrinform reported, according to the press service of the Southern Military District, a group of six large landing ships of Russia’s Northern and Baltic Fleets arrived in occupied Sevastopol

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