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The Black Sea Fleet: divided and fading

The Black Sea Fleet: divided and fading
© RIA Novosti. Vasiliy Batanov- Story
Russia proposes Ukraine to conduct joint naval drills more often - Navy Commander
18:32 25/07/2010
Russia proposed Ukraine to conduct joint Russian and Ukrainian naval drills more often, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said.
Three new ships, three submarines to join Russian Black Sea Fleet - Navy commander
17:46 25/07/2010
Three patrol boats of a new project and three submarines of 636 project will be laid up at Russian shipyards for the Black Sea Fleet before the end of 2010, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said.
Russian Black Sea Fleet gets new chief
15:00 08/07/2010
Vice Adm. Vladimir Korolyov has been appointed the new commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, a fleet staff officer said on Thursday.
Russian security services return to Ukraine's Crimea
14:25 31/05/2010
The first group of officers from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have resumed operations at Russia's Black Sea Fleet naval base in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol, a city administration source said on Monday
Russian naval base in Crimea more important than gas prices - poll
18:37 13/05/2010
Most Russians believe that the extension of the lease on the Russian naval base in Crimea is more important than maintaining market gas prices for Ukraine, a poll said on Thursday. 
Russian security service officers may return to Crimea - paper
08:48 12/05/2010
Russian security service personnel may return to Ukraine's Crimea in the near future as part of a reset in relations between the two former Soviet republics, a business daily said on Wednesday.
Russia plans to invest heavily in Sevastopol base - ambassador
15:08 09/05/2010
Russia is planning to focus on the development of social and military infrastructure in the port of Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian ambassador to Ukraine said on Sunday.
Black Sea Fleet: the cost of power
16:39 05/05/2010
The ratification of the Russian-Ukrainian agreement allowing the Black Sea Fleet to remain in Sevastopol until 2042 has again raised the issue of modernizing the fleet, the cost of such an upgrade, and Russia's ability to implement it.
Russia's Medvedev orders plan for development of naval base
17:01 01/05/2010
Russian President Dimitry Medvedev instructed the Russian Defense Minister to prepare a plan within the next month for the development of the Russian Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine's Sevastopol
Russian ambassador warns of cost to Kiev of reneging on base deal
09:32 01/05/2010
The Russian ambassador to Kiev has dismissed the chances of Ukraine backing out of the deal on Russia's lease of a Crimean naval base, saying such a step would convert some funds received by Ukraine into state debt.
Ukrainian lawmaker set to sue president's son over parliament brawl
00:53 30/04/2010
An opposition lawmaker has requested the Ukrainian Prosecutor General to launch a criminal case against President Viktor Yanukovych's son, who allegedly attacked him during the recent brawl in the country's parliament.
Medvedev signs Crimea naval base deal
19:47 29/04/2010
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed on Thursday a law on the ratification of a Black Sea Fleet agreement with Ukraine, the Kremlin said.
Ukrainian deputies to compensate parliamentary brawl damage
18:53 29/04/2010
Ukrainian deputies will be forced to pay compensation for damage caused during a rowdy parliamentary debate on the ratification of a Russian-Ukrainian naval base deal, Parliamentary Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn said on Thursday. 
No harm done to Ukraine-U.S. relations by naval base deal - speaker
16:47 29/04/2010
The recent deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea will not harm the development of Ukraine-U.S. relations, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn said on Thursday.
Base deal small price for better Russia-Ukraine ties - Yanukovych
15:48 29/04/2010
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Thursday defended the Russian Navy base deal extending Russian naval presence in the country until 2042, saying the naval base deal is a small price for establishing better Russia-Ukraine ties.
Ukraine's Yanukovych signs Russian naval base deal into law
12:18 29/04/2010
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has signed into law the deal extending the use of the Russian naval base in Crimea, deputy head of the presidential administration Anna German said on Thursday.
Russian base deal ends 5 years of pointless feud - Ukrainian PM
14:33 28/04/2010
The deal to extend Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea opens a new page in mutually beneficial cooperation between Kiev and Moscow and leaves behind an era of hostility
Russia and Ukraine ready to start long-term cooperation - Ukrainian PM
13:04 28/04/2010
Russia and Ukraine are ready to move ahead with a new stage in long-term cooperation
Russian senators ratify Navy base deal with Ukraine
10:39 28/04/2010
The upper chamber of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, ratified on Wednesday a deal with Ukraine to extend the lease on a Russian naval base
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet warships in Sevastopol
20:36 27/04/2010
Russian and Ukrainian parliaments ratified on Tuesday a deal extending the lease on a Russian naval base in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol for 25 years. 
Supporters and opponents of a deal to extend the lease of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine’s Crimea
19:52 27/04/2010
While deputies debated the ratification of the extension of the lease in parliament, opposition members tried to break through the police cordon.
Medvedev, Yanukovych praise Russian base deal ratification
19:50 27/04/2010
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych congratulated each other on the simultaneous ratification of a Russian naval base deal on Tuesday, the Kremlin's press service reported.
Ukraine remains divided by controversial base deal (WRAPUP)
17:20 27/04/2010
The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a deal extending the lease for a Russian Navy base in Crimea, despite brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament.
Russian president says rent for Russian fleet base in Ukraine not overpriced
16:01 27/04/2010
The rent Russia pays for a newly extended lease on its Black Sea base in Ukraine is high but not overpriced, the Russian President said.
Moscow to consult Kiev on upgrading Russian fleet in Crimea -Navy chief
15:20 27/04/2010
Russia will seek Ukraine's opinion on any moves to modernize its navy in Crimea, Russian Navy chief Vladimir Vysotsky said on Tuesday
Ukraine's Rada ratifies naval base deal with Russia amid brawls and clashes
14:58 27/04/2010
Opposition lawmakers in Ukraine threw eggs and set off a smoke bomb during a chaotic parliamentary vote Tuesday on extending Russia's lease of a Crimean naval port for the Black Sea Fleet. 
Former Ukrainian leaders outraged by naval base deal ratification
14:15 27/04/2010
The former Ukrainian president and prime minister have expressed anger over the ratification on Tuesday of a naval base agreement with Russia
Ukraine has little chance of reneging on Russian Navy deal - diplomat
13:43 27/04/2010
Ukraine has little chance to renege on a Russian naval base deal as its refusal to honor the treaty would be a breach of international law, Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Denisov said on Tuesday
Russian State Duma ratifies agreement extending Russia's lease on naval base in Ukraine
12:14 27/04/2010
The Russian State Duma has ratified an agreement extending Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea for 25 years after the current deal expires in 2017
Ukrainian parliament ratifies naval base deal with Russia (Update)
12:04 27/04/2010
The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the naval base deal with Russia amid brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday
UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENT RATIFIES NAVAL BASE DEAL WITH RUSSIA
11:40 27/04/2010Ukrainian opposition prepares to block naval base deal ratification
10:24 27/04/2010
The Ukrainian opposition is threatening to disrupt the Ukrainian parliament's ratification on Tuesday of a controversial deal to extend Russia's lease of a naval base in Ukraine
Putin says lease price for Russian naval base in Ukraine is overestimated
02:40 27/04/2010
The price for the lease of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's naval base in Ukraine is overvalued, but Moscow agreed to it for the benefit of raising cooperation and trust with Kiev, the Russian prime minister said.
Ukraine parliament committee against Russian Navy base deal (WRAPUP)
20:31 26/04/2010
The Ukrainian parliament committee for international affairs on Monday recommended the Supreme Rada against ratifying a new deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea
Ukraine parliament committee advises against ratifying Russian base deal
18:44 26/04/2010
The Ukrainian parliament committee for international affairs on Monday recommended against ratifying a new deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea
Ukrainian opposition warns against ratifying Russian naval base deal
15:26 26/04/2010
Ukraine's opposition has warned against the ratification by the parliament of a deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea, with lawmakers due to consider the agreement on Tuesday.
Ukrainian lawmakers to set tone for Russia ties with naval base vote
11:59 26/04/2010
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin flies into Kiev as the Ukrainian parliament's prepares to consider ratifying the deal on Russia's naval base in Crimea in a vote of no little importance to Moscow.
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine
18:18 23/04/2010
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will be stationed in Crimea for another 25 years. Russia has the option to extend the lease by an additional five years.
Gas in exchange for naval base?
17:33 23/04/2010
Protracted talks between Moscow and Kiev on Russian gas prices for Ukraine have produced some unexpected results. Ukraine has received a substantial 30% discount on the gas prices stipulated by the January 19, 2009 contract.
Russian envoy to Ukraine hails naval base deal
17:17 23/04/2010
The deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Ukraine's Crimea is economically beneficial for both Moscow and Kiev, the Russian ambassador to Ukraine said on Friday. 
Ukrainian opposition unable to hamper Russian naval base deal - paper
11:28 23/04/2010
The Ukrainian opposition will not be able to hamper the ratification of a deal between Moscow and Kiev on extending Russia's use of a naval base in Ukraine's Crimea, Russian daily Kommersant said
Russian, Ukrainian parliaments to ratify Black Sea Fleet pact on Tuesday
10:57 23/04/2010
The Russian lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has approved an additional plenary session on April 27 to ratify an agreement on prolonging the presence of the country's Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine's Crimea for another 25 years
NATO chief says Russia-Ukraine base deal won't affect ties
21:21 22/04/2010
The extension of Russia's lease on its Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine will not affect NATO's relations with Moscow and Kiev, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday.
Ukraine's ex-president slams naval base deal with Russia
20:37 22/04/2010
The deal between Moscow and Kiev on extending Russia's use of the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea amounts to "military occupation," former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Thursday. 
Ukraine's top court upholds extended lease for Russian Navy base
18:32 22/04/2010
Ukraine's Constitutional Court has ruled that the extension of Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea conforms to the country's Constitution, Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Hryshchenko said on Thursday. 
Russia has no plans for new military bases in other countries - Putin
17:30 22/04/2010
Russia has no plans to build new military facilities anywhere in the world similar to its naval base in Ukraine's Crimea, the Russian prime minister said on Thursday.
Russia to pay more for Navy base in Ukraine from 2017 - Putin
16:39 22/04/2010
Russia will pay higher rent for its naval base in Ukraine starting in 2017 and payments will be made in hard cash, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. 
Russia has no plans for new Navy bases in other countries - Putin
16:34 22/04/2010
Russia has no plans to build new military facilities anywhere in the world similar to its naval base in Ukraine's Crimea, the Russian premier said on Thursday.
Ukraine's top court upholds extension of lease on Russian Navy base
15:08 22/04/2010
Ukraine's Constitutional Court has ruled the prolongation of a lease on Russia's naval base in the Crimea conforms to the country's Constitution, Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Hryshchenko said on Thursday. 
Russia's State Duma to discuss ratification of Russian naval base deal
11:27 22/04/2010
The lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, will hold on April 27 an additional plenary session on the ratification of a Russian-Ukrainian naval base deal, the head of the State Duma's foreign affairs committee said on Thursday.
Ukraine Fleet Deal Expands Russia's Regional Reach
10:13 22/04/2010Ukraine agreed Wednesday to extend the lease of Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in return for sharply lower natural-gas prices, a long-term trade-off that reasserts much of Moscow's influence over its former Soviet neighbor after years of tension.

Ukraine's opposition slams Russian Navy base extension, calls for president's impeachment
21:36 21/04/2010
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych should be impeached for signing an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, because it contradicts the Ukrainian Constitution, a statement by pro-western Ukrainian Viktor Yushchenko's party said on Wednesday.
Moscow, Kiev may ratify deal on Russian Navy base on Tues. - Russian speaker
20:57 21/04/2010
An agreement on the extension of the Russian Black Sea Fleet presence in Ukraine after 2017 might be simultaneously ratified by the Russian and Ukrainian parliaments next Tuesday, a Russian parliamentary speaker said.
Moscow, Kiev extend lease on Russian Navy base in Crimea after 2017
18:06 21/04/2010
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, when the current lease is due to expire.
Russia Black Sea Fleet presence in Ukraine extended for 25 more years
17:00 21/04/2010
Ukraine has agreed to extend the term of Russian Black Sea Fleet presence in the country's Crimea for 25 more years, the Russian president said on Wednesday.
Russia, Ukraine to extend naval base lease after 2017
16:36 21/04/2010
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement extending the Russian naval presence in the Crimea after 2017.
Russia plans to upgrade Black Sea Fleet with new warships
20:32 13/04/2010
Russia's Black Sea Fleet will receive up to four frigates and four diesel-electric submarines in the next five years, a Navy source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet may lose all warships by 2015
03:31 03/04/2010
The majority of warships in the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been in service for over 30 years and would not be fit for sea missions by 2015.
Black Sea Fleet future in Ukraine may become clear in few years
00:40 21/03/2010
Russia and Ukraine could agree on the extension of the Black Sea Fleet's presence in the Crimea while Viktor Yanukovich serves his first term as Ukrainian president.
Talks on presence of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea to continue - Medvedev
15:51 05/03/2010
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Moscow and Kiev would continue discussions on the future of Russia's Black Sea Fleet base on the Crimean Peninsula.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet parade
12:48 12/05/2008The parade featuring 30 warships, 10 auxiliary and support vessels, and a naval infantry took place in Sevastopol on May 11 on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the Russian Black Sea Fleet

Russia's Black Sea Fleet
10:21 29/06/2006Russia's Black Sea Fleet uses a range of naval facilities in Ukraine's largely Russian-speaking Crimea region under a 1997 agreement that allows Russia to stay in the neighboring former Soviet republic.

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Russia’s Black Sea Fleet warships in Sevastopol
20:36 27/04/2010
Russian and Ukrainian parliaments ratified on Tuesday a deal extending the lease on a Russian naval base in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol for 25 years. 
Supporters and opponents of a deal to extend the lease of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine’s Crimea
19:52 27/04/2010
While deputies debated the ratification of the extension of the lease in parliament, opposition members tried to break through the police cordon.
Ukraine's Rada ratifies naval base deal with Russia amid brawls and clashes
14:58 27/04/2010
Opposition lawmakers in Ukraine threw eggs and set off a smoke bomb during a chaotic parliamentary vote Tuesday on extending Russia's lease of a Crimean naval port for the Black Sea Fleet. 
Russia's Black Sea Fleet parade
12:48 12/05/2008The parade featuring 30 warships, 10 auxiliary and support vessels, and a naval infantry took place in Sevastopol on May 11 on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the Russian Black Sea Fleet

Russia's Black Sea Fleet
10:21 29/06/2006Russia's Black Sea Fleet uses a range of naval facilities in Ukraine's largely Russian-speaking Crimea region under a 1997 agreement that allows Russia to stay in the neighboring former Soviet republic.

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Russian Navy base deal with Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, when the current lease is due to expire.








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