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G7 leaders call on Russia to withdraw troops at Ukraine's eastern border, in Crimea

They view Russia as a party to the conflict in eastern Ukraine rather than as a mediator.

19:59, 13.06.2021

Ex-member of Russian Duma: Russia loses US$500 billion over aggression against Ukraine

The amount includes capital outflows, lost investment, losses over sanctions.

13:00, 10.06.2021

EU ambassadors prolong Crimea investment ban for another year – journalist

The EU Council should approve the decision in the coming days.

13:30, 09.06.2021

Russia holding behind bars nine civic journalists from occupied Crimea – MFA Ukraine

All 12 independent Crimean Tatar media outlets were forced out of Crimea since start of Russian occupation.

18:40, 06.06.2021

"Bluff": Political scientist on Malorossiya project

The Russian expert has explained why he believes Putin has no intention to invade Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

11:00, 04.06.2021

How Russia "overcame" Crimea's water blockade

Spoiler alert: it didn't.

12:30, 03.06.2021

Opinion

Zelensky: Russia withdraws only about 10,000 troops from border with Ukraine

Meanwhile, the number of aircraft and military equipment increased along Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea.

18:59, 02.06.2021

Interpol refuses to search for suspects involved in Crimea occupation

Interpol says this contradicts the organization's Constitution.

17:30, 02.06.2021

Lukashenko: Belarus could launch flights to occupied Crimea

Citizens of Belarus previously traveled to Crimea via Ukrainian territory.

19:58, 01.06.2021

Zelensky: Russian escalation possible at any moment up to late September

The situation on the border with Russia remains threatening, the Ukrainian leader stresses.

14:00, 01.06.2021

Ukraine Army launches large-scale air defense drills near occupied Crimea

The drills will be conducted on June 1-3.

13:30, 01.06.2021

Zelensky proposes new format of talks on Crimea and Donbas

The Ukrainian leader says the Normandy talks do not cover either Crimea, or Nord Stream 2, or security guarantees.

09:30, 01.06.2021

EU to prolong Crimea investment ban on June 9

The measures apply to EU persons and EU based companies.

15:30, 31.05.2021

Zelensky, von der Leyen agree on cooperation in Crimean Platform format

During a phone call on Thursday, the parties exchanged views on the situation in eastern Ukraine and reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the Minsk agreements and the Normandy format.

21:47, 27.05.2021

Energoatom suing Russia to get compensation for assets lost in Crimea

The parties have six months to settle the dispute beyond court.

18:00, 27.05.2021

Ukraine to put 11 Russian actors on stoplist (Photos)

The measure will be in effect for three years.

13:10, 26.05.2021

Turkey says support of Ukraine's territorial integrity "matter of principle"

The Ukrainian top diplomat thanked the Turkish side for their firm position of non-recognition of the attempts by Russia to legitimize the temporary occupation of Crimea.

21:45, 25.05.2021

Zelensky: Politicians, businessmen steal "two Crimeas" while farmland sale was banned

About 5 million hectares of state-owned agricultural land in Ukraine was misappropriated.

15:40, 24.05.2021

Ukraine's MFA: Russian militarization behind lack of water in occupied Crimea

The supply of water from mainland Ukraine could resume only after the end of the occupation of the peninsula.

13:59, 22.05.2021

Zelensky extends sanctions against Donbas terrorists, Russia propaganda TV channels

The list includes persons involved in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and the war in Donbas.

19:59, 21.05.2021

After Portugal blocks reference on deportation of Crimean Tatars in EU's statement, MFA Ukraine summons envoy

First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova informed the ambassador in detail about the tragic events of 1944 when Crimean Tatars had been forcibly deported from their homeland by the Soviet totalitarian regime.

11:55, 21.05.2021

Zelensky tables indigenous peoples bill in parliament

The document defines indigenous peoples' rights in Ukraine.

22:45, 18.05.2021

"Open sore": FM Kuleba on Crimea occupation by Russia

Kuleba says the Crimea issue remains open and will only close once Ukraine restores its sovereignty over the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

15:15, 18.05.2021

U.S. reports on Russia's heavy weapons deployed in occupied Crimea

Russia also continues to "conscript thousands of young residents of Crimea into its military."

20:15, 13.05.2021

Art object dedicated to Crimean political prisoners vandalized in Kyiv (Photo)

Obscenities, pentagrams, phrases that incite religious hatred and other inscriptions have appeared on the walls.

15:15, 13.05.2021

Zelensky signs law on prosecution in absentia of suspects hiding in Russia, occupied areas

The law changes the approach and defines the two grounds for pursuing a special pre-trial investigation or special court proceedings.

21:45, 11.05.2021

Russia frees Ukrainian political prisoner after seven-year imprisonment

The Ukrainian citizen was charged with "terrorism."

19:59, 07.05.2021

Putin's ex-advisor suggests direction of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

The ruling parliament faction representative has decried suggestions as part of a propaganda campaign aimed to intimidate Ukrainians.

10:40, 07.05.2021

U.S. experts show Russian military equipment transferred to Crimea amid recent build-up (Photo)

Russia is further militarizing the peninsula it grabbed from Ukraine in 2014.

15:40, 06.05.2021

Russian-occupied Crimea facing even greater water shortage in 2021 – expert

Winter-spring precipitation failed to form the necessary reserves.

13:35, 05.05.2021

Russia's invasion from Crimea still possible despite announced pullback – chief border guard

At the same time, there was no critical buildup along Ukraine borders in other directions, including Belarus and Transnistria.

13:10, 05.05.2021

Russia must uphold commitments under Minsk deal – U.S.

Anthony Blinken will be paying a visit to Kyiv on May 5-6.

09:00, 05.05.2021

Polish president to take part in Crimean Platform Summit – Zelensky

The summit is scheduled for August 23, 2021.

23:50, 03.05.2021

FM Kuleba: Zelensky to discuss Crimea, among other issues, if he meets Putin

The Ukrainian leader announced on April 26 that he had instructed to start preparations for a meeting with his Russian counterpart.

17:30, 02.05.2021

Zelensky convening NSDC meeting on security situation in country's south

The statement came during Zelensky's visit to Kherson region bordering with the temporarily occupied Crimea.

23:40, 27.04.2021

IAEA to talk issues of nuclear sites in Crimea, Donbas only with Ukraine

Ukraine's top diplomat met with the IAEA director general during the latter's first visit to Ukraine in 10 years.

21:00, 26.04.2021

"Ukraine mustn't relax": General on Russian troops pullback

The forces recently deployed in the occupied Crimea are likely to remain there

10:40, 23.04.2021

Russia announces withdrawal of troops from Ukraine's border

The withdrawal will begin on April 23.

15:00, 22.04.2021

Russia launches drills off occupied Crimea coast (Video)

The Black Sea Fleet's ships and part of the Caspian Flotilla have already been deployed in the area.

12:45, 22.04.2021

U.S. Senator: SFRC to vote on Ukraine Security Partnership Act with more military aid

Kuleba and Menendez discussed the security situation in Donbas.

05:45, 21.04.2021

Russia bans flights over part of Crimea, Black Sea

The area has been declared temporarily dangerous for aircraft flights.

16:05, 20.04.2021

Russian military build-up along Ukraine border bigger than 2014 – Pentagon

It's not completely clear that "military exercises" are exactly the purpose of such maneuvers, the U.S. official says.

10:40, 20.04.2021

Over 110 people illegally deprived of liberty in Russia-occupied Crimea – CHRG

Human rights activists says detainees have suffered torture.

11:00, 19.04.2021

Russia could attack from occupied Crimea – Ukraine defense chief

Taran says Russia has been turning Crimea into a powerful military outpost.

21:45, 14.04.2021

Russian propaganda heating up tensions since winter to prepare grounds for aggression – media

Analysis shows the rhetoric pursued by Russia's mainstream media on Ukraine has changed dramatically.

20:15, 14.04.2021

U.S. Mission to OSCE calls on Russia to explain pulling of troops to Ukraine borders

The OSCE Permanent Council convened in Vienna to discuss Russia's large-scale military activities near the Ukrainian border.

18:45, 14.04.2021

EU appeals to Russia over amassing of troops at Ukraine border

The situation around Ukraine will be on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council's meeting to be attended by Ukraine's top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba.

18:00, 12.04.2021

Water shortage in Crimea: Russia cares about supply to military bases, not households – Ukraine official

Russia has never valued regular citizens so their lives "cost absolutely nothing" to them, and it will also be the case with the occupied Crimea.

20:40, 11.04.2021

Ukraine official reflects on occupied areas' reintegration prospects

16:40, 11.04.2021

Zelensky: Ukraine, Turkey have "common vision" of security in Black Sea region

Erdogan reiterated Turkey's invariable stance of supporting the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

11:40, 11.04.2021