The countries of the Black Sea basin, including Russia, have recognized the closed status of seaports located in the territory of the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelyan has said on the air of Channel Five.

"Within the framework of regular meetings of the Black Sea basin countries held in April this year, the committee on ports in the Black Sea region by a memorandum decided to recognize the status of Crimean ports as "closed." For the first time, the Russian side recognized this status - by mistake, or not having read the document - but we have the official signature of Moscow, which in fact is the recognition of the occupation of the Crimean peninsula," he stressed.

Omelyan stressed that Russia's signature on this document will have all the international legal consequences.

The minister also said that Ukraine will seek the recognition of no violation in this decision.

As reported, during the period from April 1 to April 30, 2018 some 26 cargo ships violated the ban on entering the ports and terminals closed by Ukraine in Crimea annexed by Russia.