Black Sea
Russia's Defense Minister: 'Provocative Actions' in Black Sea From U.S.
Russia's defense minister on Tuesday declared that the U.S. has employed "provocative actions" in the Black Sea amid escalating tensions with Ukraine.
U.S. Navy Rebukes Russia Jet's 'Unnecessary' Low Pass Over Warship
The Navy released a video of the Su-24 bomber buzzing the USS Donald Cook in the Black Sea on Sunday.
After Syria Withdrawal, NATO Must Turn Its Attention to the Black Sea
To keep Russia and Iran in check, NATO now more than ever needs to develop and pursue a comprehensive strategy for the Black Sea. Georgia is key to the region.
NATO Sends Warships to Black Sea As Russia Warns of Dangerous Expansion
Russia has long expressed concern that its neighbors could become NATO members and that such developments could spark war.
Ukrainian Troops Sent to Russian Border
"We call for calm and restraint. Russia must release the Ukrainian sailors and ships," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Russia to Deploy Advanced Anti-Air Missiles to Crimea
The S-400 system is considered the most advanced in the world.
Russia Releases Videos of Seized Ukrainian Sailors
The men were captured during a violent confrontation with Russian navy ships on Sunday.
Video: Russian Jet Buzzes U.S. Navy Plane
The Su-27 jet fighter conducted a high-speed pass, putting U.S. pilots and crew at risk, the Navy said.
Russia Is Blocking Ukraine's Ports, Says U.S.
Russia's bridge to annexed Crimea means any ships sailing to Ukraine's Azov coastline must clear a checkpoint controlled by Moscow.
Russia Forces Practice Fighter-Jet Shootout Over Crimea
U.S. air presence over the Black Sea angered Moscow.
Vladimir Putin's $4 Billion Bridge to Crimea To Open
The bridge restricts Ukrainian access to the Black Sea.
Russian Forces Launch Big Artillery Drill in Crimea
The country's armed forces have rallied 8,000 troops for the drills across 19 training ranges, including two breakaway regions in neighboring Georgia.
U.S. Sends Ships to Black Sea Despite Russia Complaints
Europe's southeastern sea was once dominated by the Soviet Union but now has three NATO allies and two NATO aspiring members on it.
Roman Ruins Wash Up on Turkish Beach After Sea Storm
The Black Sea is fascinating to archaeologists because its zero-oxygen "dead zone" preserves shipwrecks and artifacts for thousands of years.
Russia Says It Will Keep Buzzing U.S. Navy Near Crimea
Russia said U.S. pilots should avoid traveling near Crimea—or expect Moscow's jets to fly close by.
Russian Jet Performs 'Unsafe' Intercept of U.S. Plane
The U.S. surveillance plane was flying in international airspace.
U.S. Destroyer Docks in Ukraine Amid Rift With Russia
Moscow has repeatedly protested U.S. military presence in a region where it once enjoyed sweeping naval dominance.
After Warplane Close Call, Russian General Blames U.S.
The Pentagon says Russia caused violent turbulence, but Moscow's former air force deputy commander says the U.S. should not have been in the Black Sea.
Russia Says U.S. Drones Spying on Its Bridge to Crimea
Since seizing Crimea from Ukraine, Russia has reinforced military assets in Black Sea waters around it and is now building its first land link to the territory.
U.S. Military Sends Troops to Russian Border
The arrival of new U.S. troops in Poland has Russia pondering deploying additional nuclear-capable Iskander missiles right across the border.
Ancient Shipwrecks Found in Black Sea Dead Zone
Off the coast of Bulgaria, where ships from the Roman Empire, Byzantium and Ottoman ports once docked, dozens of old ships sit preserved in low-oxygen waters.
Russia's New Cruise Missile Submarines Head for Syria
The Varshavyanka class are among the quietest in the world, according to the boasts of Russian state media.
Russia Vows to Reinforce Due to NATO 'Threat' in South
NATO allies have deployed a limited number of aircraft in Romania, which borders Ukraine, to assist with its air patrols. Russia is not happy.
British Jet Tracks Russian Bombers Near NATO Airspace
The Black Sea is a priority area of reinforcement for the Russian navy following the annexation of nearby Crimea in 2014.
NATO Shows Ukraine Support at Sea, But War Escalates
The British and Turkish ships dock in Odessa as Kiev warns about a regression into deadly combat.
Scientists Solve Turquoise Puzzle in Bosporus
The new color stretches along Istanbul, all the way to the Black Sea.
Russian Fighter Jet Comes Within 20 Feet of U.S. Plane
The P-8A Poseidon was in the area on a routine operation, the U.S. Navy said.
Russian Navy Ship Sinks Off the Turkish Coast
The Turkish coast guard rescued all 78 personnel from the Russian intelligence vessel after it collided with a ship carrying livestock.
Russia and NATO War Games Raise Tensions in Black Sea
Russia fired missiles only miles away from NATO forces in the volatile Black Sea region, where the U.S. has accused Moscow of threatening its interests.
Ukraine Looks Into Beefing Up Navy With Old NATO Ships
Ukraine's fleet is looking for minesweepers and coast guard ships for the Black Sea.