According to TASS, she said this during a meeting of the State Council of Crimea on economic policy, industry and entrepreneurship development.

“I have now received confirmation that we have launched the Zonguldak-Kerch steam ... once a week ... regular deliveries,” she said.

According to her, there is a second clearance.

In August 2018, it was announced that Crimea intends to establish a ferry service with Turkey.