temporarily occupied Crimea

Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 22 November 2024

Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea

"Armanchyq" has been published in Crimea since 2011 and is released monthly

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report
News - 19 November 2024

Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report

Despite International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued in March 2023 against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for child deportations, Russia continues its practices. In 2024, the scale of unlawful child transfers has increased, with camp programs explicitly aimed at destroying Ukrainian children's national identity, human rights advocates emphasise

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russian war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment
News - 19 November 2024

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russian war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment

Macron argued that the text should have been clearer on the war. Nevertheless, this does not alter France's position: it is an aggressive war launched by Russia against Ukraine, and the country's priority remains achieving lasting peace, Macron added

Russians launches massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported
News - 17 November 2024

Russians launches massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported

Ukrainian authorities fear that attacks like those this morning could mark the beginning of another concerted Russian attack to knock out key elements of the power grid as winter arrives

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions
News - 14 November 2024

No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions

Speaking on behalf of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people, the Mejlis insists that any official negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war must be predicated on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October
News - 05 November 2024

Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October

Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine

Russian missile hit civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 03 November 2024

Russian missile hit civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was unable to verify this information from independent sources due to Russia's occupation of Crimea. Russian authorities have not commented on the incident

“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin
News - 02 November 2024

“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin

Zelenskyy criticised countries that continue engaging with Russia, specifically addressing Mongolia's stance. He suggested Mongolia's actions reflect its lack of independent decision-making, likely due to its energy dependence on Russia

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Columns - 30 October 2024

Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace

Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised the historical parallels between Soviet-Russian occupation and Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine. He pointed out that Latvia, having experienced occupation and deportations, understands the tragic history of the Crimean Tatars and, by supporting Ukraine, becomes an integral part of the Crimea Platform

Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
Columns - 30 October 2024

Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace

Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters

“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
Columns - 29 October 2024

“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice

Dr. Denis Zvizdić emphasised the importance of establishing an international tribunal to hold accountable all those who committed war crimes on Ukrainian territory, as well as the need to restore an international order based on rules and sanctions

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine
Columns - 28 October 2024

Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine

Michael Thomas reminded that it is stated in the United Nations Charter that all member states shall be free in their international relations from the threats of the use of aggressive force against their territorial integrity and sovereignty

Global unity is key to peace
Columns - 24 October 2024

Global unity is key to peace

Russia's aggression reminds us that we can never take our democracies and our multilateral cooperation for granted, and that we must remain united, Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, stated

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch
News - 15 October 2024

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch

Occupation authorities claim the 53-year-old Kerch resident allegedly organised meetings of a district branch of this religious organization and stored banned literature at home

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against genocide incitement
News - 13 October 2024

Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against genocide incitement

Iryna Siedova, a researcher of the Crimean Human Rights Group stated that a present-day task for international community to actively start developing new advanced instruments for identifying calls for genocide and bringing the guilty to justice

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy
News - 11 October 2024

Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 07 October 2024

Special unit evacuates Navy officer’s family facing FSB persecution in temporarily occupied Crimea

Russians held illegally the entire family for three days, subjected to psychological pressure and threats of torture. In doing so, the Russians were planning to coerce the Ukrainian officer to cooperate

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
Articles - 23 September 2024

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform

In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice