Rosmorrechflot confirmed the suspension of shipping in the Sea of Azov. Ports on the coast stopped sending and receiving ships, Report informs, citing Russian media.
Earlier, Russia suspended flights to a number of airports in its south from 3:45 on February 24 to 3:45 on March 2 "due to the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine."
Putin addressed the nation on February 24 morning to announce the entry of Russian troops to Donbas.