Russia's actions in the Sea of ??Azov are aimed at capturing Mariupol. This was stated by a British colonel, an expert of the Ukrainian Institute of the Future on national security and defense Glen Grant. According to him, he analyzed the situation and came to the conclusion that Mariupol "cut off" from Ukraine. To do this, they destabilize the situation and cause social tensions.. "Russia has a real superiority, it can really destroy the infrastructure, business of Mariupol, metallurgy," - said the colonel to Ukrainian journalists. He pointed out that Mariupol is only the first step of Russia, its ultimate goal is to select the entire south of Ukraine. Kiev is powerless to prevent this. "You will have to start paying more money to cover social issues. Thus, you actually not only lose income, you have to spend more money to support the unproductive part of the country ", - quotes the expert RIA FAN. So the "diplomatic way" will not work.. Need a military response. At the very least, should be organized in Azov base of the Navy. "Politically, it means sending a signal to Russia, making it clear that you are serious. But you will not let Russia understand that you are serious if the ships will just stand on the base without action ", - warned Grant. Earlier, the Canadian parliament called for the supply of more powerful lethal weapons to Ukraine.