The Ukrainian minister has voiced his concern over the fact that delimitation and demarcation of the sea border of Ukraine and Russia was stalled

Yury Yekhanurov has also drawn attention to territorial claims toward Ukraine laid by some Romanian politicians.

“Black Sea states have increased their military spending, with emphasis on building up air and naval forces. Meanwhile, cutting Ukraine’s defense ministry budget lowers combat readiness of the Ukrainian army in comparison with our neighbors,” Yekhanurov summed up.