The economic issue is one of the main ones for any state in the conditions of a full-scale war, especially when the opponent prevails in most indicators. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea became one of Kyiv’s top priorities in the diplomatic and military arena.
Kremlin forces tried to create a blockade around Ukrainian ports to weaken Ukraine and blackmail it economically. At the same time, Moscow did not hesitate to attack civilian ships and resort to war crimes, which directly affected the food security of many countries around the world.
However, after a series of successful operations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation lost a large part of its capabilities and retreated from the northwestern part of the Black Sea. However, maritime security remains an essential topic of diplomatic negotiations, and the minefield of the Black Sea poses a threat to the further use of trade routes.
Guests:
- Andriy Klymenko, Project Manager at the Institute of Black Sea Strategic Studies
- Bohdan Ustymenko, international lawyer
- Valeriy Chaly, Diplomat, UCMC Chair of the Board, Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA in 2015-2019
UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.
If you want to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, check the link with recommendations by Ukraine Crisis Media Center – https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine.
NGO Euroatlantic Course collects donations to support Ukrainian Army and civilians – https://eac.org.ua/en/main-page/.
How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army).
