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Putin
Putin’s Black Sea Palace Refurbished – Pole Dancing Replaced by Religion and War
An independent investigation reports that the residence in the Gelendzhik Black Sea resort has been extensively renovated to remove much of the previous gaudiness with icons and pictures of war.
May 7, 2024
Drones
Fact Check: Did Russia Intercept Ukrainian Drones Over Krasnodar Region Overnight?
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has not provided any photo or video evidence, and local Telegram channels have not reported sightings of any attack, which makes the claim likely to be untrue.
April 15, 2024
NATO
ANALYSIS: New Spike in NATO Spy Planes Operating Over Black Sea: French, British Fighters Provide Escort
While NATO has conducted monitoring and surveillance missions for decades, with increased attention over the Black Sea since February 2022, recent weeks show a spike that peaked sharply on Wednesday.
March 21, 2024
NATO
Sweden Scrambles to Intercept Russian Aircraft Within Hours of NATO Flag Raising
Swedish JAS-39 Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft were scrambled alongside Belgian and German aircraft to investigate an unidentified track over the Baltic Sea emanating from Kaliningrad.
March 14, 2024
Crimea
Ukraine's Black Sea Ops Preparing Major Crimean Campaign, Budanov Says
According to the Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, operations in the Black Sea are used a test of Ukraine’s strategy and tactics when operating there and on the Crimean Peninsula.
March 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Russian Advance Has Been Halted’ – War in Ukraine Update for March 12
Zelensky says AFU has stopped enemy’s westward march; Air Force destroys Russian ship said to be a military command post; Budanov foreshadows major Crimean operation; Is Moscow using banned weapons?
March 12, 2024
Ukraine
Strains of Ukrainian in Odesa
Thanks to the Kremlin’s continual attacks, one of Ukraine’s most Russian-speaking cities is beginning to embrace the neglected Ukrainian of its hinterland.
March 9, 2024
NATO
ANALYSIS: Intense NATO Air Surveillance of Black Sea With Provocative Tracks Near Russia
America’s best robot spy plane just spent nearly twelve hours over the east Black Sea sometimes swinging within 100 km of the Russian mainland. It flew away unharmed.
March 7, 2024
Ukraine Raises Flag on Kinburn Spit, a Key Black Sea Strategic Point After Russian Withdrawal
The Kinburn Spit is a strategic position controlling access to the Black Sea and vital ports in southern Ukraine.
June 25, 2026
