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Ukraine closes inland waters to Russian ships
After over seven years of war, Ukraine has banned Russia from using its river navigation routes and ports. A new bill on the country's inland water transport came into force on Jan. 1 to prohibit cargo or passenger ships under the flag of Russia, which is officially declared as "the