Ukraine formally closes seaports captured by Russia

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine has formally closed its four Black and Azov sea ports, which Russian forces have captured, the Ukrainian agriculture ministry said on Monday. The Azov Sea ports…

Canada shuts ports to Russian ships over Ukraine invasion

By Alexander Schummer TORONTO (Reuters) -Canada ratcheted up pressure on Russia on Tuesday for its invasion of Ukraine by shutting ports to Russian-owned ships and saying that holdings of all…

NATO leaves Black Sea exposed as Russia invades Ukraine

By John Irish, Robin Emmott and Jonathan Saul BUCHAREST (Reuters) - When Russia attacked Ukraine, the nearest naval vessel of a major NATO ally was in the Mediterranean. The last…