Areas of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov restricted due to Russian Navy exercises (Warzone/The Drive)
BBC: Ukraine tensions: Russia accused of sea blockade
Ukraine has accused Russia of blocking its access to the sea as Russia prepares for naval exercises next week amid spiraling tension in the region.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the Sea of Azov was completely blocked and the Black Sea almost fully cut off by Russian forces.
Russia has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine despite massing more than 100,000 troops at the border.
But it has just begun massive military drills with neighbouring Belarus.
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MIDDLE EAST
US: Civilian toll in Syria raid may be higher than thought.
Biden under pressure as Iran nuclear talks resume.
Intercepted drone shrapnel injures 12 at Saudi Abha airport.
Civilian deaths and injuries in Yemen have doubled since UN human rights monitors removed.
US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General.
UN: Iraq makes final payment to Kuwait for 1990 invasion restitution.
Abbas accused of power grab after Palestinian appointments.
Jared Kushner met Saudi crown prince on recent regional tour.
BBC accuses Iran of escalating harassment of Persian journalists.
ASIA
New N Korea nuclear, ICBM testing would trigger instant crisis, S Korea's Moon says.
Trump says he is in touch with North Korea's leader Kim - book.
US, Asia allies meet to deepen bulwark against China.
US, China lock horns over Ukraine at UN.
China suspends beef imports from Lithuania in dispute over Taiwan.
New Zealand police arrest 120 anti-COVID-19 mandate protesters.
Health officials confirm Omicron variant spreading through Tonga as Pacific Island nation records 31 new cases of COVID-19.
Heroin use in Kabul grows under Taliban, say locals.
AFRICA
Africa moving toward control of COVID-19 says WHO director.
Aid operations in Tigray 'largely reduced or suspended': UN.
Libya's parliament names new PM, sparking another challenge for unity government.
UN Security Council voices ‘concern’ over Burkina Faso, but stops short of ‘coup’ label.
Sudanese return to streets rallying against military coup.
Two prominent Sudanese leaders critical of military detained.
Tunisian president to replace Superior Council of the Judiciary.
EU reveals €150 billion investment plan for Africa.
Africa embraces Huawei technology despite security concerns.
Nigeria cracks down on illegal oil refineries to curb pollution.
EUROPE
Russia holds drills as diplomacy over Ukraine pushes on in Moscow, Berlin.
Russia launches Belarus military drills as West fears Ukraine invasion.
West issues stern warnings as Russian military drills stoke tensions.
Ukraine crisis: Don't underestimate West's resolve, Germany's Scholz tells Russia.
UK’s Johnson cites ‘a dangerous moment’ in Ukraine crisis.
New German government sees drop in opinion polls.
Inspired by Ottawa protests, French motorists join ‘Freedom Convoy’ bound for Paris.
Paris bans 'Freedom Convoy' protest.
British police to question 50 people in Boris Johnson 'partygate' investigation.
London police chief Cressida Dick resigns after string of scandals.
Prince Charles met Queen before positive COVID-19 result, palace source says.
AMERICAS
Ottawa 'freedom convoy' forces factory shutdowns as Trudeau condemns ‘unacceptable’ tactics.
Freedom Convoy: US offers Canada support to end truck protest.
US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight.
Havana syndrome has ‘dramatically hurt’ morale, US diplomats say.
Trial against Bolivia’s former president Jeanine Anez suspended.
Factory workers in Haiti go on strike to demand higher wages.
Peru’s president swears in fourth cabinet in six months.
The fear and lawlessness behind Mexico's journalist murders.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN: Build on Islamic State chief’s death to thwart recruits.
Violence erupts at Syrian camp for ISIS families, leaving a child dead.
France launches terrorism probe into attack on park rangers in Benin.
Pakistan’s ‘good Taliban-bad Taliban’ strategy backfires, posing regional risks.
'I didn't kill anyone,' says key suspect at Paris attacks trial.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks slump, bond yields soar after a hot inflation reading.
COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant.
Musk to give rare presentation on ambitious Starship rocket.
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