Russian Sailors Arrive in France for Mistral Training
More than 400 Russian Navy sailors arrived in France on Monday for training to operate Russia’s two planned Mistral-class amphibious…
Ukrainian Navy is Slowly Rebuilding
Ukraine has recovered 28 ships from the Russian government following the Russian occupation of Crimea in March, according to information…
Russia Claims French Intelligence Ship Has Returned to Black Sea
A French signals intelligence ship has reentered the Black Sea, according to several local media reports.…
Opinion: Will Germany and Russia Decide Ukraine’s Fate?
The referenda held Sunday in Ukrainian regions Donetsk and Luhansk have been denounced by many—but deserve cold, rational consideration. This is…
Russia to Expand Naval Presence in Black Sea as part of $2.4 Billion Fleet Expansion
Russia will undertake a significant naval increase in the Black Sea following the Russian seizure of Crimea, Defense Minister Sergei…
Will New Sanctions Towards Russia Yield New Results in Ukraine?
In the extended haggling for influence in Ukraine, the U.S. led yesterday with third round of targeted sanctions against Russia.…
USS Taylor Returns to Black Sea, 3 NATO Ships Now in Region
U.S. Navy frigate USS Taylor (FFG-50) has returned to the Black Sea for the second time in as many months,…
Ukraine’s Last Ship
ODESSA, Ukraine — The flagship of the Ukrainian sea service now sits parked in a commercial port in the picturesque seaside town…
Are the Baltics the Next Crimea?
In Tartu Estonia, there is a building on the main square, constructed on an uncertain foundation that leans precipitously. The…
Policy Options for Ukraine Standoff
This is the second of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on possible policy options for the…