Two tankers performing a fuel transfer near the contested Kerch Strait caught fire, leading to the deaths. The strait is a sticking point in relations between Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia Slowly Throttles a Ukrainian Port
When Russia fired on Ukrainian naval vessels, some say it was looking to rewrite the rules in the Sea of Azov and possibly elsewhere, just as China has done in the South China Sea.
Lyudmila Alexeyeva, ‘Grandmother’ of Russia’s Human Rights Movement, Dies at 91
Ms. Alexeyeva, who had been the most prominent surviving dissident of the Soviet era, spent a lifetime challenging abusive leaders.
Ukraine, on a War Footing, Looks Westward for Help
Russia’s attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels only underscores Kiev’s vulnerability, particularly at sea.
In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Here are some important questions, and answers, in the latest confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine, After Naval Clash With Russia, Considers Martial Law
Ukraine said Russia opened fire Sunday on its ships in the Black Sea. The United Nations Security Council is convening an emergency meeting about it.