temporarily occupied Crimea

Environmental disaster in Kerch Strait: Russian forces hinder cleanup efforts in temporarily occupied Crimea – human rights advocate
News - 13 January 2025

Environmental disaster in Kerch Strait: Russian forces hinder cleanup efforts in temporarily occupied Crimea – human rights advocate

After the Ukrainian military successfully landed special forces on Crimea's western shore in 2023, the Russian military built a defence barrier and prohibited local residents and tourists from going to the majority of the beaches in the area

Crimea SOS reports 66 cases of enforced disappearances in Crimea since Russia’s attempt of annexation
News - 10 January 2025

Crimea SOS reports 66 cases of enforced disappearances in Crimea since Russia’s attempt of annexation

The latest victim of enforced disappearances, according to Yaroshenko, was the editor-in-chief of the Crimean Tatar children's magazine "Armanchyq," Ediye Muslimova, who was abducted on November 21, 2024

After the rain always comes the rainbow: a letter from a 9th grader in Luhansk Oblast to a peer in occupation
Columns - 08 January 2025

After the rain always comes the rainbow: a letter from a 9th grader in Luhansk Oblast to a peer in occupation

I am deeply sorry that our city is occupied, or as some residents say – "liberated." If you think about it: liberated from what? From civilized life?!

Foreign Ministry of Ukraine outlines timeline for second Peace Summit
News - 05 January 2025

Foreign Ministry of Ukraine outlines timeline for second Peace Summit

Tykhyy emphasised that Ukraine's Peace Formula remains the cornerstone of its vision for a just resolution to the war

Ukrainian activist Iryna Horobtsova, who has brain aneurysm, denied treatment at Simferopol pre-trial detention center No. 1
News - 19 December 2024

Ukrainian activist Iryna Horobtsova, who has brain aneurysm, denied treatment at Simferopol pre-trial detention center No. 1

Olena Korniy reveals that her sister had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm before Russia's full-scale invasion. Recently, fellow inmates helped Horobtsova during a severe cardiac episode, when she lay curled up in pain. Medical staff ignored her requests for assistance

Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv
News - 08 December 2024

Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv

Sybiha published a remark on the fall of Assad's rule, stating that "the events in Syria demonstrate the weakness of the Putin regime, which is unable to fight on two fronts and abandons its closest allies in order to continue the aggression against Ukraine."

More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
Columns - 04 December 2024

More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem

The main problem that political prisoners face behind bars is that they are systematically denied medical care; in particular, prisoners with disabilities, the elderly, and those who have chronic diseases or have been tortured and have acquired serious illnesses as a result of inhuman conditions of detention, ZMINA human rights advocate Viktoria Nesterenko states

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

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

"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 Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 Summit: Macron and Scholz express disappointment
News - 19 November 2024

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula disrupts discussion on Russia’s 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 launch massive strike on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, casualties reported
News - 17 November 2024

Russians launch 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 hits civilian house in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 03 November 2024

Russian missile hits 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