Politics
Russia has canceled exercises in the Azov Sea
The Russian fleet has canceled military exercises that could have blocked part of the Azov Sea.
Russia may block Ukrainian seaports, – expert
The actions of the Navy of the Russian Federation in the Black and Azov Seas are reminiscent of the preparation of a “sea blockade” of Ukrainian ports.
Verkhovna Rada approved a British loan for the development of the Ukrainian Navy
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) ratified a framework agreement between the governments of Great Britain and Ukraine on a loan to support and develop the Naval Forces of Ukraine.
Vessels flying the Russian flag will no longer enter Ukraine
At the beginning of the year, the Law “On Inland Water Transport” came into force, which restricts the call of Russian vessels into Ukrainian river ports.
Ukraine intends to become an “active maritime player” – NSDC
Ukraine has developed a “Strategy for Maritime Security”. The development involved 16 different authorities, headed by the NSDC.
Part of the ships of the Ukrainian Navy will be redeployed from the Black Sea to the Azov Sea
Part of the boats of the Ukrainian Naval Forces will be redeployed from the Odesa Practical Harbor to bases in Belyary (the port of Pivdennyш) and Berdyansk (the coast of the Sea of Azov).
Yuliia Svyrydenko became Minister of Economy and First Vice Prime Minister
The First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy was confirmed at the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine).
Pavlo Ryabikin is the new Minister for Strategic Industries
Today the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) has appointed a new Minister for Strategic Industries.
New Defense Minister – Oleksiy Reznikov
Today, during a plenary session, the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) approved a new Defense Minister.
Verkhovna Rada dismissed three more Ministers
Today, during the plenary session, the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) dismissed three more Ministers of departments related to the maritime industry.
