NATO is closely monitoring developments in the Azov Sea and in the Kerch Strait _ The North Atlantic Alliance and the EU have already made statements.

NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu has reported on Twitter:
"NATO is closely monitoring developments in the Azov Sea and the Kerch Strait. We are in contact with the Ukrainian authorities. We call for restraint and de-escalation."

The European Union has called on Russia and Ukraine to “act with utmost restraint to de-escalate” the situation in the Black Sea.Canada has also condemned Russia"s aggressive actions against Ukraine.
The country"s Foreign Minister called on Russia to release the detained vessels.

An emergency session of the Security Council is appointed in the United Nations due to the confrontation in the Kerch Strait.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has also commented on the developments in Ukraine.
"Georgia supports Ukraine"s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We call upon the international community to take immediate measures to de-escalate the situation, "Davit Zalkaliani said in a statement.