Times of Islamabad

Russia strongly responds back to the maritime borders violations

Russia strongly responds back to the maritime borders violations

MOSCOW – Russia strongly responds back to the maritime borders violations.

Russia handed back three naval ships to Ukraine today, which it capturedlast year.

In a statement, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Moscow wouldrespond harshly in future to any similar maritime provocations near itsborders.

Despite continuing tensions, the handover is likely to be seen as aconfidence-building measure ahead of planned Ukraine summit next month inParis.