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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

FM Kuleba: Western partners to arm Ukraine in case of Russia's further invasion

The defense aid will be provided by a number of international partners.

19:00, 16.04.2021

U.S. looks forward to supporting Ukraine in development of Crimean Platform

The main goal of the initiative is to consolidate the international community's non-recognition policy for Russia-occupied Crimea.

21:58, 26.10.2020

Govt official says Ukraine won't supply water to Crimea amid Russian occupation

No formal or informal negotiations on this issue are currently being held.

20:58, 23.10.2020

Six hundred Ukrainians facing forced eviction from Crimea

Forced evictions are prohibited by international humanitarian law.

14:55, 21.10.2020

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: Those who gave up Crimea must be held accountable

He says this is a matter of justice.

12:20, 20.10.2020

Government official says at least quarter of century needed for reintegration of Donbas

He cited Croatia as an example.

10:15, 20.10.2020

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

Ukraine's Cabinet changes terms for crossing border with occupied Crimea, Donbas

Foreigners and stateless persons must have an insurance policy to cover possible COVID-19 treatment.

16:25, 27.08.2020

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

U.S.: Russia's construction of warships in occupied Crimea violates international norms

Anti-Russian sanctions will stay in place.

16:45, 20.07.2020

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

Protesters gather in Kyiv, demanding Zelensky stop surrender to Russia (Photos)

About 500 people took part in the event.

23:59, 24.05.2020

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MFA Ukraine calls on int'l community to jointly debunk Russian propaganda myths

Neither Kremlin's blatant propaganda operations nor the occupying power's quasi-legal acts can change the legal status of Crimea as an inseparable part of the territory of Ukraine within internationally recognized borders or shake the international community’s common position to support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

23:00, 21.05.2020

Russia hails Stalin to justify Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine, Kuleba tells UNSC

Russian aggression against Ukraine, which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas, is already lasting longer than World War 2.

23:20, 08.05.2020

Zelensky's chief of staff: EU, U.S. sanctions against Russia over Ukraine should continue (Video)

The official says he hopes for American and European partners' support.

16:55, 05.05.2020

MFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide treatment to Ukrainian prisoners, population of occupied areas amid pandemic

Ukrainian diplomats demand that Russia ensure unhindered and safe access of international monitoring missions and the ICRC, as well as doctors, to the population of temporarily occupied territories.

13:00, 16.04.2020

Naftogaz expects arbitration hearing on Crimea asset losses as early as May

With interest, Naftogaz's claims against Russia amount to $8 billion.

16:10, 15.03.2020

Russia "fully destroyed" political rights in Crimea – Freedom House

Russia has made impossible any opposition activity, persecuting people for any form of dissent in Crimea.

21:50, 08.03.2020

Zelensky declares Feb 26 Day of resistance to Crimea, Sevastopol occupation

The decree says an action plan shall be developed and approved for the relevant measures to be taken.

21:50, 26.02.2020

U.S. calls on Russia to allow OSCE, UN monitors' access to occupied Crimea

The U.S. diplomat says her country will continue to press for UN attention and the international spotlight on Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

01:20, 21.02.2020

MFA Ukraine hopes Russia sanctions to be maintained till Crimea deoccupation

Makeiev recalls that most countries have condemned Russian aggression.

16:40, 20.02.2020

Ukraine's SBU reveals scheme for financing by Russia of "LPR" occupation authorities

The annual funding of the "LPR" pseudo-state formations by Russia exceeds RUB 30 billion, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the pseudo-republic's overall budget needs, the SBU said.

23:56, 18.01.2020

Prisoner swap: Twenty prisoners refuse to return to occupied Donbas

The exact number of prisoners to be exchanged has not yet been specified.

14:40, 29.12.2019

Donbas militants convoy captive Ukrainians to place of prisoner swap

A convoy with prisoners, whom the Ukrainian side is expected to exchange for its citizens, has also left a pretrial detention center in the town of Bakhmut.

11:56, 29.12.2019

Putin to personally open railway part of Kerch Strait Bridge

The navigation is blocked on December 21-24 due to plans to launch railway traffic along the bridge.

10:23, 23.12.2019

UN General Assembly calls on Russia to withdraw military forces from Crimea, Donbas

Nineteen countries voted against the document.

21:50, 09.12.2019

UNGA's 3rd Committee adopts updated resolution on human rights in Russia-occupied Crimea

The document condemns the imposition and retroactive application of the legal system of the Russian Federation, and its negative impact on human rights.

22:58, 14.11.2019

Military expert explains risks of disengagement of forces in Donbas

Local escalation may take place during the Normandy summit.

16:31, 05.11.2019

Donbas invaders try to shoot down OSCE UAV

Such actions prove that the enemy seeks to conceal their activities in the occupied territory.

18:30, 04.11.2019

Ukraine's JFO Headquarters reports massive losses among Donbas militants in Oct

Joint Forces adequately responded to enemy shelling on the contact line, opening fire whenever a threat emerged to the life and health of Ukrainian troops.

18:30, 01.11.2019

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

US Assistant Secretary of State Denise Natali to visit Ukraine in early Oct

Natali will also travel to Warsaw and Krakow.

22:58, 30.09.2019

UNESCO: Situation in Russian-occupied Crimea worsening

The report highlights the facts of violations of human rights and freedoms in the occupied peninsula, especially those of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars.

21:55, 30.09.2019

UN reports on number of Ukrainians in Crimea forced to serve in Russian army

Russia-controlled courts in the occupied peninsula convicted 29 persons for "draft evasion".

18:30, 17.09.2019

Face-off at ECHR: Russia invents another "official" date of its occupation of Ukraine's Crimea

During previous hearings at the ECHR, Russia recognized its control on the Crimean peninsula from March 21, 2014.

02:50, 12.09.2019

Over 50% of occupied Donbas residents consider territory part of Ukraine

Only 18.3% of respondents would like the so-called "LPR" and "DPR" to accede to Russia.

09:50, 28.08.2019

Occupation authorities conduct 73 raids, 67 arrests in Crimea since year-start – rights group

A human right to a fair trial was violated 381 times, including 261 times in relation to the Crimean Tatar population, in 2019.

11:05, 01.08.2019

Serbian national charged in Ukraine with assisting Russians in Crimea occupation in 2014

The man assisted the occupying authorities in establishing control over the strategic objects.

14:00, 29.07.2019

New detention facility for 1,500 detainees to be built in Russia-occupied Crimea

Crimea started facing the lack of pretrial detention facilities after it was annexed by Russia in 2014.

22:50, 28.07.2019

IDP Ministry on Zelensky's idea of issuing passports to ethnic Ukrainians: Risks need to be assessed

Zelensky instructed Ukraine's Foreign Ministry to elaborate a simplified procedure for certain groups to attain Ukrainian citizenship.

23:57, 18.07.2019

Donbas warzone update: Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid six enemy attacks July 13

Each enemy attack saw an adequate response from Ukraine's Joint Forces.

23:40, 13.07.2019

Two KIAs, two WIAs amid 25 enemy attacks in Donbas in past day

Each enemy attack saw an adequate response, Ukraine's Joint Forces report.

09:20, 02.07.2019

Disengagement of forces in Donbas continues as Russian occupation forces pull back

Ukraine says that while disengagement is underway, reserve forces in the area will remain in full combat readiness, prepared to regain positions if the enemy fails to continue steps toward disengagement.

18:30, 27.06.2019

Major TPP in occupied Donbas on verge of strike over wage arrears – OSINT group

The occupation administration notes "a significant increase in protest moods among workers.

15:15, 24.06.2019

Estonian FM calls for extension of sanctions against Russia due to Crimea occupation

Sanctions continue to be one of the most effective tools for responding to any gross violation of international law, Reinsalu said.

12:30, 17.06.2019

Ukraine reports eight enemy attacks in Donbas warzone June 15

No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported from the start of the day.

21:27, 15.06.2019

Almost third of Russians support occupation of "southeast of Ukraine" – poll

Only 14% of respondents said they would like to see Donbas as part of Ukraine under the same conditions as it was before the crisis.

14:41, 11.06.2019

Russian occupation forces to open railway traffic on Kerch Strait Bridge on Dec 9-10 – media

The price of tickets is not reported.

12:40, 10.06.2019