temporarily occupied Crimea
Crimea’s status non-negotiable despite international proposals
The Ukrainian ministry expressed its expectation of support from partners to force Russia to withdraw from Crimea and bring it to justice for violations of international law and international crimes committed on the whole territory of Ukriane
Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks
Rory Finnin insists, when discussing peace in Ukraine, it's impossible to ignore the historical context. The Crimean Peninsula, home to Crimean Tatars for centuries, has become a symbol of Russian imperial ambitions. Understanding this complex history is crucial for countering Kremlin propaganda and finding ways to justly resolve the conflict
Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe
We must learn from the Minsk and Normandy processes. Russia has historically used peace talks to undermine partners and prepare for future conflicts. The international community must maintain consensus and prioritize Ukraine's sovereignty, Prof. Wilfried Jilge stated
Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide
Ukraine, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and Poland have already officially recognised the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign
Since the citizen of Ukraine arrived in Abakan, wardens have repeatedly and unjustifiably placed Bekirov in a punishment cell
From Russia Today to Venice: Venice Film Festival showed Russian propaganda
Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica showcasted the documentary "Russians at War" with Russian propaganda by Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova
Two Russian ballistic missiles hit Poltava, killing 59 injuring 328 people (updated)
Zelenskyy asked Western partners for more air defense systems and missiles to strike deep into Russian territory to prevent missile attacks like the one on Poltava
Ukraine condemned destruction of Holy Cross Exaltation Church in temporarily occupied Yevpatoriia
The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has initiated criminal proceedings under Article 438, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Violation of the laws and customs of war")
Ukrainian cities host photo exhibition “Crimea through the eyes of citizen journalists: 10 years in captivity”
The exhibition contains 48 photos and information panels arranged on city squares in the form of the Crimean Tatar coat of arms – the Tamga. It showcases photographs taken by citizen journalists who, at great personal risk, documented the arrests, searches, trials, and other crimes committed by Russian occupiers against the Crimean Tatar people since the beginning of the occupation of Crimea
Ukrainian and Russian citizens abandon temporarily occupied Crimea: What’s driving the exodus?
Crimean activists pointed out multiple signs supporting their conclusion. They note that official Russian statistics show a positive migration balance for temporarily occupied Crimea of about 2,000 people
Ukrainian identity shift forced Russia to occupy Crimean Peninsula in 2014 – historian
By 2011-2012, polls indicated a shift: a majority of Crimean residents had come to identify as Ukrainian citizens, outnumbering those nostalgic for Soviet rule or a Russian affiliation for Crimea. This marked a significant turning point, Hromenko explained
Illegitimate “court” in occupied Crimea sentences Hurzuf resident to 13 years for alleged “high treason”
The illegitimate “prosecutor's office” report provided no details of the case
Mexico defies ICC and invites Putin to president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration
The Ukrainian Embassy in Mexico acknowledged in a statement on August 7 that Mexico invites representatives of all countries with which it has diplomatic relations to the inauguration. However. It reminded the country of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant for Putin's arrest
Russians deploy military helicopters near civilian areas in temporarily occupied Crimea
Russian forces have deployed various air defense systems on the outskirts of settlements in the villages of Dzhankoi district
“Not alone”: indigenous peoples unite in struggle against global conflicts
Speech at the Expert Forum of Crimean Platform by Binalakshmi Nepram, Senior Advisor on Indigenous Issues, United States Institute of Peace; Expert on Global Indigenous People Alliance, Gender Justice, and Peace
“Unpunished evil grows”: Human Rights Center ZMINA calls for new mechanism to free Crimean political prisoners
To advocate for personal sanctions, ZMINA is also gathering information about Russian officials involved in the illegal persecution of Crimean residents, including FSB officials and illegal 'judges' who have made unlawful decisions
Russians dismantled last Ukrainian church in temporarily occupied Crimea
Parishioners refused to cooperate despite constant threats and pressure to follow the so-called court ruling. Thereby the Russian-controlled authorities in Yevpatoriia filed another court appeal, this time seeking to demolish the temple on their own and make the parishioners cover the costs
Crimean courage: risking freedom for Ukrainian identity
The President's Mission to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea observes numerous persecution cases in the so-called “courts,” including the illegitimate one in occupied Armyansk. People are prosecuted after “filtration measures” – stopped, checked by the FSB, and detained if anything related to Ukraine is found on their phones or in notebooks. There are many such cases, and we need to talk about those who suffer
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Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
Liberia demands Russia immediately halt aggression and restore Crimea to Ukraine
