17 Russian ports have been closed for foreign vessels according to a Decree No 752-p signed by the RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on May 26, Interfax reports. According to the document, the following ports are closed for foreign vessels in Murmansk region: Kovda and Umba; at Sakhalin: Agneovo, Vladimirovo, Makarjevka, Mangidaj, Mogliki, Okha, Pilivo, Makarov roads, Nangi, Khoe; In Chukiotka Autonomous Region: Lavrentia and Uelen ports.
Besides port Keret (Karelia), Pokrovka (Jewish Autonomous Region) and Bukhta Svetlaya (Primorje Territory) are also closed for foreign vessels.