On [specific date], the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, through its press service, released a statement strongly criticizing the inclusion of the seaports of the temporarily occupied cities of Berdiansk and Mariupol in the list of Russian Federation ports. These ports, located in the southern region of Ukraine, are currently under Russian control following the conflict in the Donbas region. The Ministry called this inclusion a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ukrainian officials have emphasized that the classification of these ports as Russian is an attempt to legitimize the occupation and undermine Ukraine’s international standing. The Ministry has urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to take immediate action and address this issue, stating that the inclusion of these ports in the Russian list is an act of aggression and a violation of international maritime law.
The IMO, which is responsible for developing and maintaining international maritime regulations, has the authority to review and update lists of ports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the organization to act swiftly to correct this error and protect Ukraine’s maritime interests. The statement also highlights the importance of international cooperation in upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity in maritime law.