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Resumption of water supplies to Crimea "theoretically possible," parliament speaker says

According to Razumkov, he would like to hear such comments "not from the TCG representative, but from those who are much deeper involved in this process."

19:35, 11.06.2021

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

How Russia "overcame" Crimea's water blockade

Spoiler alert: it didn't.

12:30, 03.06.2021

Opinion

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

Ukraine to put 11 Russian actors on stoplist (Photos)

The measure will be in effect for three years.

13:10, 26.05.2021

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

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

Russia frees Ukrainian political prisoner after seven-year imprisonment

The Ukrainian citizen was charged with "terrorism."

19:59, 07.05.2021

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

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

Crimea residents polled about militarization of peninsula (Video)

Local residents claim "nobody wants war."

14:00, 29.04.2021

Russia releases footage of troop withdrawal from Crimea after military build-up

The Ukrainian border patrol chief says it is too early to confirm that Russia will pull back its forces from all the borders with Ukraine.

12:45, 28.04.2021

Russia closing off Black Sea areas near occupied Crimea for foreign warships

The Russian Defense Ministry argues shipping through the Kerch Strait "will not be affected."

17:00, 24.04.2021

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

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 deploys attack aircraft in occupied Crimea

The aircraft were deployed allegedly for exercises over the Black Sea.

15:54, 17.04.2021

EU reacts to Russia's restriction of navigation in Black Sea near Crimea

This issue is on the agenda of a Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Monday.

16:05, 16.04.2021

Another water reservoir in occupied Crimea almost dried up (Photo)

The reservoir is filled with water by about a fifth.

15:15, 16.04.2021

Russia's army units previously fighting in Donbas deployed in occupied Crimea

The servicemen have reportedly worked out combat training tasks at the Opuk training ground in Crimea.

14:00, 16.04.2021

U.S. urges Russia to free Ukrainian journalist Yesypenko

The United States is troubled by reports of his torture.

16:05, 13.04.2021

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

U.S. Embassy joins Ukraine's MFA in protesting military draft in occupied Crimea

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on Russia to stop the draft campaign in occupied Crimea.

16:10, 02.04.2021

Ukraine's MFA urges Russia to stop military draft in occupied Crimea

By such actions, Russia violates international law.

11:55, 02.04.2021

EU accuses Russia of drafting conscripts from occupied Crimea

The Russian Federation is bound by international law, and obliged to ensure the protection of human rights on the peninsula, the EU recalls.

23:15, 01.04.2021

UN documents 43 cases of enforced disappearances in Crimea since Russian occupation

These were mostly abductions and kidnappings.

10:40, 01.04.2021

Australia tightens sanctions against Russia over Crimean Bridge

The new sanctions refer to finances and travel bans.

15:40, 30.03.2021

Canada imposes new sanctions on individuals, entities involved in occupation of Crimea

The sanctions impose asset freezes and dealings prohibitions.

14:25, 30.03.2021

Elderly lady in occupied Crimea sentenced to 12 years over "spying for Ukraine"

Occupation authorities claim the woman, 66, had been gathering Russian navy secrets for Ukraine's military intelligence.

10:40, 30.03.2021

Ukraine to take all measures toward restoring territorial integrity in Crimea – MFA

Authorities will also work to ensure that Russia pay compensation in full for the damage caused by the occupation.

19:30, 26.03.2021

Kravchuk names condition for resumption of water supplies to Crimea

The Ukrainian envoy says Russia, as an occupying state, bears full responsibility for Crimea.

11:30, 26.03.2021

Navalny's team refuses to fix map with "Russian" Crimea – Chubarov

The Crimean Tatar leader says he would not like to share Volkov's explanations.

12:20, 25.03.2021

Putin's ban on land ownership in occupied Crimea by Ukrainians comes into force

Ukrainian citizens owned over 11,000 land plots there as of April 2020.

16:30, 20.03.2021

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

YouTube restricts broadcasts of Russia 24's branch over report on "Ukrainian fascists"

The platform has restricted the channel's live broadcasts, propagandists complain.

19:30, 18.03.2021

Envoy Kravchuk doesn't rule out Russia's further invasion of Ukraine over lack of water in Crimea

He says Russia, as an occupying state, is responsible for the situation in Crimea now.

16:45, 18.03.2021

Almost 20 countries urge Russia to allow UN, OSCE, CoE envoys' access to occupied Crimea

The diplomats call on Russia to immediately end the occupation of Crimea.

12:20, 18.03.2021

Ukraine to invite Japan to join Crimean Platform

The minister thanked Japan for its assistance.

14:50, 17.03.2021

"Crimea referendum": Russian diplomats' cars "decorated" with Ukraine trident (Photo)

The posters with Russia's recognition of Ukrainian Crimea have also been pasted on fences near their homes.

12:45, 16.03.2021

Ukraine approves strategy to end Russian occupation of Crimea

The minister says the document was needed way back in 2014.

20:59, 11.03.2021

Russian invaders to "sue" Ukraine for cutting water supplies to occupied Crimea – rights group

The Russian occupation regime prefers to use the term "water blockade", presumably hoping that their audiences can be conned into believing that Ukraine is holding back something that is "rightfully Russia's".

12:20, 11.03.2021

MFA Ukraine: Russia map with occupied Crimea erased from sculpture in Turkey (Photo)

The map was engraved by a female citizen of the Russian Federation.

12:20, 05.03.2021

Zelensky grateful to Biden for strong stance on Crimea

The U.S. leader says his country will never recognize Russia's purported annexation of Crimea.

23:59, 26.02.2021

Biden on 7th anniversary: U.S. will never recognize Russia's purported annexation of Crimea

Ukraine marks the Day of Resistance to Russia's Occupation of Crimea on February 26.

17:59, 26.02.2021

Zelensky: Crimea de-occupation common task for world community

February 26 marks Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol.

15:15, 26.02.2021

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

Ukraine continues to consolidate int'l efforts to achieve complete de-occupation of Crimea, Sevastopol – MFA

On February 26, Ukraine marks Day of Resistance to Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol.

13:35, 26.02.2021