militarization

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

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

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

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

Crimea residents polled about militarization of peninsula (Video)

Crimea residents polled about militarization of peninsula (Video)

Local residents claim "nobody wants war."

14:00, 29.04.2021

Russia's occupation, increasing militarization of Crimea threatening world's common security – Blinken

Russia's occupation, increasing militarization of Crimea threatening world's common security – Blinken

Russia's repression has left Crimean residents in a constant state of fear, unable to live their lives freely, the top diplomat said.

14:25, 26.02.2021

UNGA backs updated resolution on Russia-occupied Crimea

UNGA backs updated resolution on Russia-occupied Crimea

Sixty-three countries voted in favor of the document.

19:59, 07.12.2020

Russia constructing warships in occupied Crimea violation of int'l law, EU says

Russia constructing warships in occupied Crimea violation of int'l law, EU says

Another concern voiced by the EU is "the latest restrictions of the freedom of movement for Ukrainian citizens to and from the Crimean peninsula".

23:30, 28.07.2020

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

Russia deploys more warships to occupied Crimea coasts

The Black Sea fleet has been replenished with nine vessels.

13:00, 01.12.2019

Ukraine to propose UNGA to adopt updated resolution condemning Russian militarization of occupied Crimea

Kyiv seeks to have Russia withdraw its armed forces from Crimea and cease its temporary occupation.

23:45, 06.11.2019

NATO condemns Russia's military build-up in occupied Crimea

The Allies are deeply concerned by the human rights abuses and violations on the peninsula.

16:55, 31.10.2019

Chubarov: OSCE PA's committee backs draft resolution on Russia's militarization of Crimea, Black and Azov seas

The resolution was backed by 54 members of the committee, six voted against it, and another six abstained.

20:19, 06.07.2019

Ukraine intel assesses size of Russia's military force amassed in occupied Crimea

Among other forces, Russia has deployed three air defense divisions equipped with S400 missiles.

13:05, 21.06.2019

U.S. intel officials, satellite imagery detail Russian military buildup on Crimea – Defense One

Five S-400 anti-aircraft missile batteries, plus additional troops and fighters, let Moscow better defend the Black Sea and threaten Europe and the Middle East.

21:30, 12.06.2019

Russian warships conduct live fire drills in Black Sea off Crimea coast – media

After the annexation of Crimea in 2014, Russia has been holding regular military exercises on the peninsula.

17:45, 06.04.2019

NATO calls on Russia to return control of Crimea to Ukraine

NATO reiterated Crimea is the territory of Ukraine.

15:11, 18.03.2019

NATO says militarization of Crimea, Azov and Black seas by Russia threat to Ukraine sovereignty

Allies believe that Ukraine's should use peaceful and diplomatic means in its long-term policy on Crimea reintegration.

20:15, 27.02.2019

Russia may have deployed nuclear warheads in Crimea – Chubarov

Ukraine, together with its international partners, is still looking for tools and developing a clear plan for de-occupation of Crimea, the Mejlis Chairman said.

16:00, 21.02.2019

School students in occupied Crimea trained to handle firearms – media

"First aid in combat" classes are also in the curriculum.

11:00, 04.02.2019

Russia deploys Northern fleet's warship to Black Sea (Photo)

Earlier, USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) of the 6th U.S. Navy fleet entered the Black Sea via the Bosporus Strait.

15:40, 09.01.2019

Poroshenko: UN resolution on Crimea important step toward end of its occupation

The president noted the civilized world is extremely concerned about the danger posed by Russia, both on land and at sea.

15:43, 18.12.2018

UNGA to consider Resolution on militarization of Russia-occupied Crimea

The consideration is scheduled for 22:00 Kyiv time on Dec 17.

19:10, 17.12.2018

Russia deploys in Crimea 100 new type combat aircraft – Ukraine intel

These are Su-27 and Su-30 warplanes whose range allows them to operate throughout the Black Sea region and almost over the entire territory of Ukraine.

15:40, 14.12.2018

Another convoy of Russian military hardware spotted moving across Kerch Strait Bridge (Video)

Russia has been further militarizing the occupied peninsula, turning the territory it seized from Ukraine into a major military base and a springboard for potential war campaigns.

13:00, 12.12.2018

Evidence of Russia's direct aggression against Ukraine shared with OSCE

A draft resolution on militarization of Russian-occupied Crimea, Sevastopol (Ukraine) and parts of the Black and Azov Seas will be considered by the UN General Assembly on December 17, 2018.

22:30, 06.12.2018

Russia deploys nuclear weapon carriers in occupied Crimea – Yelchenko

Ever since Russia occupied Crimea, it has been tightening its military grip over the illegally annexed peninsula, according to the Ukrainian envoy.

12:00, 06.12.2018

UNGA to consider Ukraine's draft resolution on Azov Sea militarization - Yelchenko

The Ambassador noted the increasing scale, intensity, and dangers of Russia's actions that are posing a threat to the security of all countries in the Black Sea region and beyond.

09:40, 06.12.2018

Russia amassing Bal anti-ship missile systems in Crimea (Video)

The occupiers were seen deploying military equipment in littoral areas of the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula.

16:20, 28.11.2018

Militarization in Azov region could lead to destabilization in Black Sea – Mogherini

The High Representative said that the EU was not willing to witness a military buildup in the Black Sea.

22:30, 23.10.2018

Ukraine's deputy minister for occupied areas concerned over militarization in Crimea

According to the official, Ukraine has real evidence of Crimea's militarization in recent years.

11:44, 08.10.2018

Russia to set up military technopolis near Crimea

The relevant decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

14:40, 26.06.2018

Border guards see signs of Russian troops in occupied Crimea preparing for offensive

Russia continues building up its military potential in the occupied Crimea, apparently preparing for an offensive, according to a report by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

22:40, 15.05.2017