Putin signed a decree abolishing the treaty on the cooperative use of the Sea of Azov and the Strait of Kechi signed between Russia and Ukraine.

[Putin signs decree abolishing the Treaty on the Cooperative use of the Sea of Azov and the Strait of Ketch signed between Russia and Ukraine] Russian President Putin signed a decree abolishing the Treaty on the Cooperative use of the Sea of Azov and the Strait of Ketch signed by Russia and Ukraine. In December 2003, Ukraine signed a treaty with Russia on the cooperative use of the Sea of Azov and the Strait of Kechi. According to the treaty, merchant ships and warships flying the flags of Ukraine and Russia can enjoy freedom of navigation in the Sea of Azov and the Strait of Kechi.