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Bloomberg: Crimea's water crisis is an impossible problem for Putin

The Russian-occupied peninsula is thirsty, with reservoirs running low. It's an unwelcome predicament at a time when pressures on the Kremlin are rising.

14:50, 19.03.2021

EU urges UN to consider sanctions against Russia for Crimea occupation

The European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

16:30, 25.02.2021

UK calls on Russia to immediately release all Ukrainian political prisoners

The UK also welcomes the new International Crimean Platform, which will bring together the international community to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine.

19:20, 20.02.2021

Top event: President's Office discloses date of first Crimean Platform Summit

The event is designed to address the end of the Russian occupation of the peninsula.

12:30, 18.01.2021

Ukrainian intel warned leadership of Russian threat in Crimea from 2008 – SBU Major General

Russia has long resorted to hybrid methods on the Ukrainian peninsula by financing criminal organizations and withdrawing Crimean assets through fake advice notes.

19:25, 16.01.2021

U.S. to never accept Russia's annexation of Crimea – Embassy

The U.S. diplomats call on Russia to free unlawfully detained Ukrainians.

11:30, 17.12.2020

Zelensky asks the world not to forget about Russian occupation of Crimea

Peace in Donbas and the end of the occupation of Crimea are the president's key priorities.

15:15, 20.10.2020

Zelensky elaborates on Crimea-related issues to be raised internationally

The Ukrainian leader says geopolitical support is important to Ukraine.

17:59, 29.09.2020

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

Tikhanovskaya: Crimea de jure part of Ukraine, but de facto part of Russia – media

Crimea was transferred to another state in violation of international laws.

18:30, 01.09.2020

Panama to punish its ships if they enter ports in occupied Crimea

The parties agreed to intensify economic cooperation.

01:58, 06.08.2020

Crimean political prisoner's missing toddler found dead near house after three days

Musa Suleimanov went missing in the village of Strohanivka, Simferopol district, Crimea, on July 24.

15:30, 26.07.2020

De-facto authorities in occupied Crimea conceal actual COVID-19 death toll – human rights group

The COVID-19 spread in Crimea is facilitated by regular flights from Moscow.

16:55, 03.07.2020

Ukraine's FM explains why Ukraine cannot demand compensation from Russia for Crimea annexation

At the same time, Kuleba said companies could file lawsuits against Russia.

15:35, 30.06.2020

Reuters: EU leaders to greenlight extending Russia economic sanctions, sources say

The curbs are now in place until the end of July.

19:10, 18.06.2020

Ukraine preparing appeal to ICC over persecution of journalists in Russian-occupied Crimea

Over 20 people from among journalists, bloggers, employees of Ukrainian and foreign media suffered serious violations of their rights.

18:40, 06.06.2020

Russia drops plans for Putin mosaic in military church – media

Russia is building a massive cathedral dedicated to its armed forces just west of Moscow.

22:44, 01.05.2020

Ukraine marks Day of Crimean Resistance to Russian Occupation on Feb 26

Six years ago, Crimean Tatars gathered for a mass rally in the then Ukrainian-controlled city of Simferopol in support of the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

12:43, 26.02.2020

Ukrainian MP reveals names of Ukraine fishermen detained by Russians in Azov Sea off Crimea coast (Photo)

The detainees are residents of the village of Rainivka, Zaporizhia region's Prymorsky district.

14:52, 16.02.2020

NATO "constantly assessing" need to strengthen presence in Black Sea region – Stoltenberg

The Black Sea is of strategic importance for the Alliance, the top official said.

09:00, 10.01.2020

Russia-installed authorities to build detention facilities in Crimea – human rights activist

The only detention facility on the peninsula is located in Simferopol.

21:15, 10.11.2019

Russia should not be allowed back into G7 – Trudeau

According to Trudeau, Russia has yet to change the behavior that led to its expulsion in 2014.

11:52, 27.08.2019

Zelensky likens Russia's seizure of Crimea to 'kids being stolen' – media

Zelensky also vowed that areas of eastern Ukraine under Russia-backed separatist control would be governed again by Kyiv.

17:19, 24.08.2019

Poland warns EU countries against rapprochement with Russia – media

Przydacz said the bloc under new leadership should listen to the concerns of central and eastern European countries as well as the Baltic states, given their proximity to Russia and their historical experiences with the country.

13:08, 09.08.2019

Russia annexed Crimea as competition between great powers – Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg also noted Russia's increased presence in other countries and regions, in particular, in the Middle East.

10:35, 06.08.2019

OSCE PA adopts Luxembourg Declaration condemning Crimea annexation, militarization – Ukrainian MP

The declaration includes the resolution submitted by Lithuania regarding the threat of Nord Stream 2.

16:15, 08.07.2019

Kyiv court rules Russia must compensate nearly US$35,000 in moral damage to IDP, Crimean journalist

Over US$3.5 billion has already been seized from the Russian Federation to ensure compensation on such claims.

21:56, 21.06.2019

EU Council: Non-recognition policy on Crimea's annexation fundamental to EU's approach to cooperation in Black Sea

The Council also reaffirms its long-standing commitment to fostering prosperity, stability and resilience in the Black Sea area.

13:47, 17.06.2019

Verdicts of international courts to force Russia into talks on Crimea – Klimkin

Klimkin said Ukraine had offered the Russian Federation various formats and platforms for negotiations on Crimea after its annexation.

13:05, 11.06.2019

Pompeo to Lavrov: Trump Administration doesn't recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea

Crimea was illegally annexed in March 2014.

22:26, 14.05.2019

Pompeo urges not to compare situation with Golan Heights and Crimea

Pompeo says Russia seized Crimea in March 2014 from Ukraine, which posed no threat to Russians.

12:16, 10.04.2019

Russia returns Ukraine's note over Putin's visit to Crimea without consideration – Russian media

Ukraine insists the visit violates its state sovereignty and territorial integrity.

21:57, 19.03.2019

Putin, in Crimea for annexation anniversary, launches power stations – media

Putin is due to speak at a celebratory music concert later on Monday and to hold talks with local people and businesses about what Russia has achieved in Crimea in the last five years and where it has fallen short.

15:38, 18.03.2019

Russia hopes for new "referendum" in Crimea to completely "legitimize" annexation – Mejlis member

The Russian leaders have developed a special program to populate the peninsula with people loyal to the Kremlin.

11:23, 18.03.2019

Poroshenko: Ukraine's most important task to ensure restoration of territorial integrity

Poroshenko says Ukraine will never conclude any behind-the-scenes agreements.

09:56, 18.03.2019

Latvia to continue support territorial integrity of Ukraine – foreign minister

Rinkēvičs reaffirmed Latvia's unwavering position that Crimea is an integral part of Ukraine.

22:38, 16.03.2019

Estonian FM Mikser: Crimea is and will remain part of Ukraine – media

Crimea has become a bridgehead for the Russian armed forces striving to control the whole Black Sea region and thus to cement Russian influence in the wider area.

15:41, 16.03.2019

U.S. doesn't and will not recognize Kremlin's control of Crimea – Embassy

Five years ago, Russia organized an illegitimate referendum on the annexation of Crimea.

13:47, 16.03.2019

Chairman of Russia's State Duma says Ukraine must pay for 25 years of Crimea's "annexation"

Volodin also proposed that the issue of the "responsibility" of Ukraine and the European Union for the social and economic situation in Crimea should be considered.

16:04, 15.03.2019

U.S. House of Representatives backs Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act

The Act was backed by 427 congressmen.

10:17, 13.03.2019

U.S. congressman expresses strong support for Ukraine's accession to NATO

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 7 endorsed the Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act and recommended it for approval.

10:21, 12.03.2019

Disaster looming: Scientist comments on drinking water shortage in Crimea

Russia needs to negotiate with Ukraine on water supplies to the peninsula, the expert believes.

09:40, 22.01.2019

Ex-Ambassador Herbst: Crimea may have same future as "Baltic States in Soviet Union" (Video)

Russia occupied Ukraine's Crimea in March 2014.

10:42, 16.01.2019

Ukraine demands Guinness World Records indicate Sevastopol as Ukraine

Belarusian national Alexander Bendikov set a world record for the most nails balanced on the head of a single nail in Russian-annexed Crimea's Sevastopol.

15:10, 03.12.2018

U.S. Mission to OSCE calls on Russia to stop illegal conscription of Ukrainians in Crimea

Russia has illegally conscripted more than 12,000 Ukrainians in Crimea into Russia's military since 2014.

01:45, 30.11.2018

Volker hands over Poroshenko copy of declaration on non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea

The president thanked Volker for such a symbolic step and for the clear and consistent U.S. policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Ukrainian Crimea by the Russian Federation.

18:30, 26.09.2018

Kolomoisky's companies have shares of Russian banks in Ukraine arrested through court

The Kyiv Court of Appeal also banned Prominvestbank, Sberbank, and VTB Bank from liquidating or restructuring legal entities.

18:30, 12.09.2018

EU calls on Russia to ensure foreign vessels' free access to Ukrainian ports in Sea of Azov

Russian border guards in April 2018 started inspecting and detaining foreign vessels heading to and from Ukrainian ports.

23:38, 05.09.2018

RFE/RL: Ukrainian activist flees Crimea under pressure from Russian authorities

FSB agents searched Pavlenko's home on August 29.

22:30, 03.09.2018

Annexation of Crimea breaches international law – Canada's government

Canada is steadfast in its support for the people of Ukraine.

21:19, 28.07.2018