Tag: Navy

Ukraine Liveblog Day 196: Ukrainian Navy Under Attack In Azov Sea

September 1, 2014

Yesterday’s liveblog can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. View Ukraine: April, 2014 in a larger map For […]

Ukraine Liveblog Day 31: Ukrainian Troops Leaving Crimea

March 20, 2014

As Russian troops and Crimean self-defence forces take over Ukrainian military positions, and Russia increases its threats on the global stage, there are signs of deescalation today. Will a greater crisis be averted? Yesterday’s liveblog can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The […]

Moscow Will Use Crimea Vote to Expand Naval Presence in Black Sea and Mediterranean

March 18, 2014

Staunton, March 18 – If Russia succeeds with its Anschluss of Crimea, Moscow will be in a position to dramatically expand its naval base a Sevastopol and thus change the military balance in the Black and Mediterranean seas, an outcome that could have geopolitical consequences as severe as Vladimir Putin’s efforts to dismantle and humble […]