Thread: Nato calls for calm after boats seized in Russia-Ukraine clashes

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I would love to share it with you. Unfortunately it seems Vladimir has not only decided to violate it but remove it from the Kremlin website altogether.


http://archive.kremlin.ru/text/docs/2003/01/30632.shtml

"Ошибка 404"

No evidence to support any of what you "search for whatever 30632 is or was. As usual straw dogs, all hat and no cattle, sad.

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1. Try a different search engine.


2. Try this link, seems to work last week, this week, today:

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In Russian, I am presuming there would be a Ukraine copy, hopefully identical.

Here is a machine translation into English:

"Treaty between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on cooperation in the use of the Azov Sea and the Kerch Strait
December 24, 2003


The Russian Federation and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as the Parties, guided by the relations of friendship and cooperation between the peoples of Russia and Ukraine, historically fraternal bonds between them;

guided by the provisions of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between the Russian Federation and Ukraine of May 31, 1997, as well as the Treaty between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on the Russian-Ukrainian state border of January 28, 2003;

noting the importance of the Sea of ​​Azov and the Kerch Strait for the economic development of Russia and Ukraine;

Convinced that all issues relating to the Sea of ​​Azov and the Kerch Strait should be resolved only by peaceful means together or with the consent of Russia and Ukraine;

based on the need to preserve the Azov-Kerch water area as an integral economic and natural complex used in the interests of Russia and Ukraine:

agreed on the following:

Article 1

The Sea of ​​Azov and the Kerch Strait are historically the inland waters of the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

The Sea of ​​Azov is delimited by the state border line in accordance with the agreement between the Parties.

Settlement of issues relating to the water area of ​​the Kerch Strait, is carried out by agreement between the Parties.

Article 2

1. Commercial vessels and warships, as well as other state vessels flying the flag of the Russian Federation or Ukraine, operated for non-commercial purposes, enjoy freedom of navigation in the Sea of ​​Azov and the Kerch Strait.

2. Trade vessels under the flags of third countries may enter the Sea of ​​Azov and pass through the Kerch Strait if they are sent to or returned from the Russian or Ukrainian port.

3. Warships and other state vessels of third countries, operated for non-commercial purposes, may enter the Sea of ​​Azov and pass through the Kerch Strait if they are sent on a visit or business call to the port of one of the Parties at its invitation with permission agreed with the other the side.

Article 3

Russian-Ukrainian cooperation, including joint activities in the field of shipping, including its regulation and navigation and hydrographic support, fisheries, protection of the marine environment, environmental safety, as well as search and rescue in the Sea of ​​Azov and the Kerch Strait, are provided as the implementation of existing agreements and the conclusion, in appropriate cases, of new arrangements.

Article 4

Disputes between the Parties relating to the interpretation and application of this Agreement shall be resolved through consultation and negotiation, as well as other peaceful means, at the option of the Parties.

Article 5

This Treaty is subject to ratification and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of instruments of ratification of the Parties.

Changes and additions to this Agreement are drawn up in separate protocols, which enter into force in accordance with the procedure described in paragraph 1 of this Article.

Done in Kerch on December 24, 2003, in duplicate, each in Russian and Ukrainian, both texts being equally authentic."

There will of course be additions/new arrangements as specified in article 3 above. Especially since the completion of the bridge across the straight, from Russian mainland to the Crimea island province of Russia.

Probably under the general heading of "Russian National Security", Health and safety, Protection of Human Rights/Environment/Fish etc.

As many countries seem to do these days.

I hope it helps you.