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Crimea occupation: Ex-military official explains why Russian aggression saw no rebuff at onset

In the winter of 2014, Ukraine Army was planning a covert operation to defend the peninsula and thwart the annexation attempt.

19:30, 13.01.2021

Lukashenko ready to allow Russia to annex Belarus – ex-official

He "is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia."

11:05, 27.11.2020

Russia triples military presence in Crimea after annexation – MFA

Russia has been investing much money in upgrading all components of its military presence on the peninsula.

15:35, 05.10.2020

Ukraine estimates losses from Crimea annexation at about US$36 bln so far

The amount will be increasing as long as the occupation of the Ukrainian peninsula continues.

23:58, 13.09.2020

Poland reacts to "Grodno annexation" allegations, condemns Russia's plan for military intervention in Belarus

Earlier, Lukashenko has reportedly claimed foreign meddling in Belarus affairs, pointing at Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine, while seeking support from Russia.

18:35, 27.08.2020

Lukashenko says Poland wants to annex part of Belarus – media

According to Lukashenko, the country now has to spend huge money to stabilize the situation at its western border where some military units were deployed.

14:40, 27.08.2020

Six countries join EU sanctions against Russia over annexed Crimea

The European Union first slapped sanctions against Russia on June 14, 2014.

11:30, 25.08.2020

Ukraine's FM urges to step up pressure on Kremlin over militarization, human rights violations in Crimea

Moscow has already lost chances to succeed in normalizing its occupation of Crimea, the official believes.

21:55, 25.07.2020

Environmental disaster over lack of water unfolding in occupied Crimea (Photos)

The dry soil is now seen where there used to be a water-storage basin.

15:10, 04.06.2020

Crimean children taught Russia didn't invade Crimea – rights group

Instead of complying with international law and ending its occupation of Ukrainian sovereign territory, Russia is actively instilling anti-Ukrainian propaganda and trying to destroy the younger generation's identification with Ukraine.

18:00, 05.05.2020

Russia coming up with new ways to try to legitimize Crimea annexation – media

To this end, the Russians implement a variety of the most elaborate operations.

09:00, 03.03.2020

Naftogaz reveals how much gas Russia stole in Crimea during occupation

International sanctions forced Russia to somewhat cut production over the past years.

19:50, 26.02.2020

Leading party faction chief apologizes over "freshwater for Crimea" statement

Arakhamia says his words were "taken out of context".

19:10, 12.02.2020

Apple 'taking a deeper look' at map policies after calling Crimea part of Russia – media

The EU and U.S. do not recognize Crimea as Russian and have imposed sanctions against the peninsula and individuals they accuse of violating Ukraine's territorial integrity.

11:49, 30.11.2019

Ukraine's seaports seek over US$51 mln in compensation for Russian occupation of Crimean ports

The case will be sent for international arbitration if there is no response within six months.

16:27, 21.11.2019

Ukraine's Oschadbank seals another win over Russia in int'l court

The litigation concerns losses the Ukrainian bank incurred from the illegal occupation by Russia of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

23:40, 24.10.2019

Over 18,800 residents in occupied Crimea illegally conscripted into Russian army

Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula.

19:45, 03.10.2019

Trump's demands for Russia's readmission cause row in Biarritz – media

U.S. president argues Putin should be included in discussions on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

09:58, 26.08.2019

Harari lets Russians delete Putin's lies from translation of his book – Haaretz

References to the Russian annexation of Crimea were either nixed or softened.

23:30, 23.07.2019

EU to prolong sanctions against Russia over Crimea annexation for another year – media

The measures expire on June 23.

21:33, 03.06.2019

Ukraine may slap new sanctions for illegal archaeological excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea

Russia's Culture Ministry issued more than 90 orders in 2014-2018 to green-light archaeological excavations in occupied Crimea.

14:27, 31.05.2019

Human rights activist: 115 Ukrainian citizens prosecuted for political reasons in Russia, annexed Crimea

Thirty eight people have already been convicted.

19:46, 30.05.2019

Terrorists under peacekeepers' guise: ex-security official comments on Putin's "passport" plan for Donbas

The ex-deputy NSDC secretary believes that by easing naturalization of Donbas residents, Russia pursues the aggressive policy of "creeping annexation."

10:40, 14.05.2019

Ukraine's senior security official believes Russia not to annex Donbas

The NSDC is confident that the Kremlin is trying to implement in eastern Ukraine the Abkhazia scenario.

22:20, 25.04.2019

West unable to change status of occupied Crimea – Lavrov

"Whether you like it or not," the minister claimed.

21:45, 23.04.2019

U.S. Ambassador to Russia reaffirms support for Ukraine's integrity – media

Huntsman said that maintaining sanctions against Russia is one of the few matters on which both major U.S. political parties agree.

14:45, 13.04.2019

EU responds to new detentions of Crimean Tatars in Russian-occupied peninsula

The recent detentions and the prior searches of their private property, constitute the latest targeting of Crimean Tatars, human rights defenders, and people who have spoken out peacefully against the illegal annexation of Crimea.

18:35, 30.03.2019

No double standard in Trump's Golan Heights decision – Pompeo

The State Secretary has repeatedly called for Russia to "end its occupation of Crimea".

17:40, 24.03.2019

Ukrainian journalist sees Crimea annexation as story about place in history rather than about money

The journalist does not rule out that Belarus may be the next to be annexed – either through the creation of a union state or the deployment of additional military bases.

13:10, 27.02.2019

Ex-chief of NATO sees annexation, war in Belarus as probable scenario

Lukashenko is unlikely to choose a pro-European policy.

02:25, 21.02.2019

Some 37 people arrested for political reasons in occupied Crimea in 2018

Among them are social activists and Ukrainian sailors, prisoners of war.

13:25, 07.01.2019

Ukraine submits documents to ECHR on human rights violations in Russian-annexed Crimea

Hearings on the admissibility of Ukraine's appeal are scheduled for February 27.

14:53, 01.01.2019

Over dozen Russian fighter jets land at Belbek air base in occupied Crimea – media

According to Russian media, Commander of the Russian Southern Military District's Air Force and Air Defense Army Viktor Sevostyanov has arrived there by one of the planes.

21:05, 22.12.2018

Ukraine's Oschadbank says Russia already owes it US$180 mln in fines

The arbitration award is final and binding on the parties.

16:08, 07.12.2018

Over 105,000 Russians resettled to Russian-occupied Crimea – Ukraine's Navy Commander

The Ukrainian official insists that Russian President Vladimir Putin's ultimate goal is to create a military base in Crimea.

10:52, 05.12.2018

Guinness World Records certificate mentions annexed Crimea's Sevastopol as Russian city

The record was set back in May 2018, but it has been reported recently.

12:31, 03.12.2018

Putin wants to "annex" another part of Ukraine – Poroshenko

The Kremlin leader sees himself an emperor and Ukraine – a colony.

15:40, 29.11.2018

Latvian President urges EU to continue sanctions policy towards Russia

The blockade of the Sea of Azov is another proof of Russia's consistent destructive regional policy, Vējonis said.

17:49, 24.11.2018

Russia's authorities in occupied Crimea write off US$4.7 mln in debt before Ukraine's central bank

The decision was taken at a meeting of the "Crimean government" on November 19.

13:33, 22.11.2018

Belarus Putin's No. 1 target – ex-advisor

Only one operation could significantly raise the fallen public support rating of the Russian president and maintain it for quite a long time.

22:25, 17.11.2018

Trump blames Obama "regime" for Crimea annexation by Russia

When asked about his relations with Russia, Trump reminded reporters of the face-to-face meeting he had with President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki in July.

23:30, 07.11.2018

PACE refuses to amend sanctions rules in Russia favor - MP Yemets

Following the discussion, the draft decision was sent back to the committee.

20:00, 09.10.2018

Russia takes away Ukraine's subsoil licenses in annexed Crimea

The new law establishes the same rules for licensing in the Russian-occupied Crimea as in the rest of Russia.

10:51, 14.08.2018

Security forces search homes of Crimean Tatar boys over removal of Russia flags

The teenagers earlier pulled the occupier state's flags off the building of a local administration.

17:40, 26.07.2018

MFA Ukraine to summon Italian Ambassador over Minister Salvini recognizing Crimea annexation

The pro-Russian vice-prime minister, who recently paid a visit to the occupied Crimea in breach of Ukraine's legislation, has also called the Revolution of Dignity of 2014 "fake" and externally financed.

22:45, 20.07.2018

Russian government working on anti-Ukraine sanctions – Russia's media

Moscow plans to include several hundred individuals and about a hundred legal entities in its sanction list.

15:43, 19.07.2018

Russian occupation troops in Crimea pointed automatic rifles at Ukrainian fishers - Relatives

Crew of a detained fishing boat have for the third month been unable to return to mainland Ukraine as their passports have been seized.

10:00, 12.07.2018

Russia continues "creeping" annexation of Ukraine's exclusive maritime economic zone – Navy chief

A very tense situation has developed in the Azov and Black Seas, Voronchenko said.

16:40, 09.07.2018

Trump blames Obama for ceding Crimea to Russia – media

Russia was suspended from the G-7 in 2014 after it annexed Crimea.

19:50, 15.06.2018

EU calls for immediate release of Ukrainians detained in Russia, occupied Crimea

The number of Crimean Tatars being persecuted in the annexed Crimea gives rise to great concern as well.

16:55, 26.05.2018