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Concern Over Provocative Maneuvers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia “expresses its concern over the provocative military maneuvers the Russian side carries out in the Black Sea Area.
Withdrawal Of The Fleet
Official Moscow has started preparations for withdrawal of the Black Sea Fleet from Crimea.
Spare Holidays For The Homeland
With the rouble falling, Russians are expected to avoid foreign holiday destinations during the summer season this year, and small family-run hotels in the Russian Black Sea resorts are hoping to cash in.
Wild Forest In Danger
Russia Today, Krasnodar in south Russia, December 30, 2008. Environmentalists say unique Russian woodlands are under threat with plans to build a resort.
Rescue Operation Launched
BBC, Krasnodar region in south Russia, November 2007.
Russia has launched a major rescue emergency operation after a tanker leaked tonnes of oil into the Black Sea. Up to 2,000 metric tons of fuel oil have leaked from the tanker in the Kerch Strait, which links Azov and Black Seas.
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Catastrophe Hit Black Sea
Russia Today, Krasnodar region in south Russia, November 13.
Rescuers fear at least 20 sailors, missing in the Black and Azov Seas after the region’s worst storm in 30 years, may be dead. Storms are hampering rescue efforts and sea temperatures are hovering around 9C. The 20 men, from Russia and Ukraine, disappeared after weather conditions [...]
Russian Naval Exercises
Russia Today, Krasnodar region in South Russia.
The Black Sea Fleet - once a symbol of power but since 1991 a source of discord between Russia and Ukraine - was divided between the two countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union.