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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

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

Russian passports issued to almost 530,000 Donbas residents – media

Putin enacted an expedited passport issuance procedure for Donbas residents two years ago.

22:30, 02.05.2021

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

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

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

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

These were mostly abductions and kidnappings.

10:40, 01.04.2021

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

Bellingcat identifies citizens of Russia involved in torture in Donetsk prison (Photos)

All the three men tortured and beat prisoners.

23:59, 28.03.2021

Minister for occupied areas: Donbas mine clearance to take at least 30 years

The density of unexploded ordnance in Ukrainian territory is higher than in any part of the world.

17:59, 28.03.2021

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

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

G7 foreign ministers welcome Ukraine's Crimean Platform initiative

The diplomats also said they are united in condemnation of Russia's continued actions to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.

15:40, 18.03.2021

"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

Luhansk car-building plant's ex-head accused of financing Russia occupying administration

He is on the wanted list.

11:55, 15.03.2021

U.S. welcomes Ukraine's initiative on Crimean Platform – U.S. envoy to UN

The envoy stressed that Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine is not, as Russia claims, an "internal Ukrainian conflict."

16:40, 13.03.2021

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

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

Biden extends Russia sanctions over aggression in Ukraine

Russia continues to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security.

15:40, 04.03.2021

Delegate to TCG Garmash: Ukraine has opportunity to retake Donbas within next decade

He says conditions should be created for Russia to want to withdraw from Ukraine's east.

20:59, 28.02.2021

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

MFA Ukraine urges Russia to stop aggression, leave Crimea, Donbas

Today the country marks seven years since the beginning of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

16:35, 19.02.2021

Foreign Minister Kuleba: Ukraine takes tough stance on water for Crimea

The official named the condition under which Ukraine may resume the water supply onto the peninsula.

17:30, 07.02.2021

Ukrzaliznytsia accidentally publishes Ukraine's map without Crimea

The company has already fixed the mistake.

11:55, 05.02.2021

Minister tentatively assesses damage from Russian occupation in Donbas

At the same time, the government is yet to figure out the exact amount of state and municipal property is that is now de facto at disposal of Russian proxy forces.

18:40, 03.02.2021

Yanukovych faces charges for Kharkiv accords on Russia Navy in Crimea

The document extended the deployment period for the Russian fleet, which directly participated in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.

21:59, 28.01.2021

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Russia deploys Bastion coastal defense missile system in occupied Crimea

They conducted a set of drills.

19:59, 28.01.2021

Russia-installed Crimean authorities sell legendary winery for about US$1.5 mln

Russia continues "managing" assets on the occupied peninsula.

19:59, 26.01.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry asks BBC News not to promote Russian false narratives

The media outlet included Sevastopol and Simferopol in a list of Russian cities.

19:59, 24.01.2021

PACE not to discuss human rights situation in Russia-occupied Crimea – media

Yet, debates on technology, freedom of speech, as well as the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are on the agenda.

15:57, 22.01.2021

EP condemns Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine

MEPs passed two annual reports, condemning the Russian occupation of Ukraine and Georgia.

11:30, 21.01.2021

Russia-installed "authorities" may hold another "referendum" in occupied Donbas

The previous "referendum" in May 2014 was not recognized by Ukraine and the international community.

12:20, 20.01.2021

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

Reservoir supplying water to Simferopol in occupied Crimea dried up (Video)

In summer 2020, restrictions on water supplies were imposed in the city of Simferopol and 39 other settlements due to drought and shallowing of reservoirs.

12:20, 11.01.2021

Chief of "LPR people's militia" injured in apartment block blast in occupied Luhansk – media

The explosion severely damaged the apartment.

21:59, 06.01.2021

"Garbage heaps" accumulated on seashores in Russia-occupied Crimea (Photo)

There is also garbage outside residential buildings by the sea in the village of Lazurne.

14:50, 30.12.2020

Even heavy precipitation not to help solve water shortage in occupied Crimea – expert

The precipitation is not runoff-forming, the expert says.

12:45, 29.12.2020

Putin: Russia to "build up support" for occupied Donbas

Putin said prospects for the development of relations between Russia and Ukraine largely depend on the Ukrainian authorities.

15:40, 17.12.2020

EU prolongs Russia sanctions over Crimea for six months – journalist

On December 11, the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.

15:15, 16.12.2020

Water shortage in occupied Crimea: Yalta "authorities" to pump surface water

Since August 24, restrictions on the water supply have been introduced over to drought and shallowing of reservoirs.

14:25, 14.12.2020

Occupied Crimea: 177 children of arrested Crimean Tatars grow up without fathers

The Bizim Balalar and Crimean Childhood charities were created to help children whose fathers are political prisoners.

09:25, 14.12.2020

UNGA backs updated resolution on Russia-occupied Crimea

Sixty-three countries voted in favor of the document.

19:59, 07.12.2020

Calendar designating Crimean mosques as "Russian" issued in Poland (Photo)

In particular, the mosques in the towns of Staryi Krym, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, and Feodosia are designated as "Russian."

16:05, 01.12.2020

Ukraine invites Cyprus to join Crimean Platform

Dzhaparova also expressed her gratitude for Cyprus' support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

10:40, 24.11.2020

Donbas occupiers conscripting men aged 18 to 45 for training with reservists – intel

The training is scheduled for November 23-27.

14:55, 20.11.2020

Russian occupying forces conduct large military drills in Donbas – intelligence

The Russian armed forces' command continues to enhance the combat readiness of the occupying forces' task groups in Donbas.

15:00, 17.11.2020

Ukraine to seize 44 more Russian planes for flights to occupied Crimea

In total, there are 109 Russian airlines' planes subject to seizure over the violation of international transportation rules.

14:35, 17.11.2020

Minister Reznikov compares Russia-occupied parts of Donbas to tumor

He says there are two options for this region of Ukraine.

13:59, 02.11.2020

Number of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 11,300 cases

Almost 300 new cases were reported on the peninsula on the past day; seven people died over the period under review.

17:59, 29.10.2020