Russia has seized three Ukrainian naval ships in a strait near Moscow-annexed Crimea, raising fears of military escalation and prompting an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday.

Russia seizes three Ukrainian navy ships, raises fears of military escalation

German foreign minister Heiko Maas said today that Russian blockade of the passage into the Sea of Azov was not acceptable and urged both Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate tensions.

NATO calls emergency meeting over Russia-Ukraine standoff at Sea of Azov

The announcement raised hopes of hunger-striking film director Oleg Sentsov and others could be released ahead of the start of the World Cup next week

Russia and Ukraine discuss 'exchange' of prisoners: Kremlin

Putin has pledged to take counter-measures against Ukraine, which he accused of sending saboteurs into Crimea to carry out terrorist acts

Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot

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Russia seizes three Ukrainian navy ships, raises fears of military escalation

NATO calls emergency meeting over Russia-Ukraine standoff at Sea of Azov

Russia and Ukraine discuss 'exchange' of prisoners: Kremlin

Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot