This was reported by the press service of the US Embassy in Kyiv.

It is noted that yesterday's accusations of Russia's alleged provocation by Ukraine are another attempt to distract the last provocative actions of the aggressor. At the same time, Donbass had every right to swim in Ukrainian waters.

"Donbass" has the full right to swim in the waters of Ukraine. Russia's false accusations are part of its relentless campaign to distract from its latest aggressive provocative actions. "New illegal restrictions in the Kerch Strait and the Sea of ​​Azov are another act of aggression against Ukraine", - was informed in the embassy.

What is known

• On December 9, the Federal Security Service of Russia stated that the ship "Donbass" (A-500) of the Ukrainian Navy was moving to the Kerch Strait, allegedly ignoring the demand to change course. The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov called it "Russia's information attack".

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