Crimea
Crimea News: Occupation, Resistance & Human Rights
Crimean bridge put seaports on the brink of survival
Crimean Bridge reshapes Black Sea logistics: Ukrainian seaports face economic pressure, trade disruption, and growing survival challenges.
May 18, 2020
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People considers Ukraine PM Shmyhal’s words stab in the back
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned remarks attributed to Ukraine PM Shmyhal as a “stab in the back,” intensifying debate over Crimea policy and national unity.
Mar 7, 2020
Occupied Crimea Sea: Ukraine Maritime Sovereignty Explained
Analysis of the occupied Crimea sea region and surrounding waters, exploring Ukraine’s maritime sovereignty, Black Sea control, and ongoing geopolitical and legal disputes.
Mar 1, 2020
Ukrainian Navy commander provided actual data on Russian troops in Crimea
Ukrainian Navy commander provides verified data on Russian troops in occupied Crimea, revealing updated intelligence on military presence and strategic risks in the region.
Feb 27, 2020
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Forcibly Displacing Crimeans in New ICC Filing
Ukraine submitted evidence to the ICC concerning forcibly displaced Crimeans, accusing Russia of demographic engineering and violations of international law in occupied Crimea.
Feb 2, 2020
Crimea Elections Trigger New EU Sanctions Against Russia
EU sanctions Russia over elections held in occupied Crimea, escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. Latest diplomatic measures highlight ongoing non-recognition of annexation.
Jan 27, 2020
Crimea March to Russia Not Legal Under Ukrainian Authority
A claim that a “march to Crimea” does not require Ukrainian authority consent raises legal and sovereignty debates, amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine territorial disputes.
Jan 23, 2020
Russian Authorities Intensify Pressure on Crimean Tatars in Crimea
Russian authorities continued targeting Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea through detentions, searches, and intimidation, deepening concerns over systemic repression and human rights violations.
Jan 17, 2020
“Me and my people are not terrorists,” Crimean Tatar activist made his final statement in Russia’s court
A Crimean Tatar activist delivers his final statement in a Russian court, rejecting terrorism accusations and denouncing the criminalization of his people under Russia’s occupation of Crimea.
Dec 5, 2019
Sajdik refused to recognize Crimea occupation by Russia
OSCE envoy Martin Sajdik refuses to recognize the occupation of Crimea by Russia, reaffirming international law and Ukraine’s territorial integrity stance.
Oct 10, 2019
Simferopol detention center in occupied Crimea is chock full
Simferopol detention center in occupied Crimea is severely overcrowded, with prisoner numbers far exceeding capacity, raising concerns over conditions and human rights violations.
Oct 7, 2019
Crimea: 5 Criminal Cases Opened for Refusing Russian Army Draft
Five criminal cases were opened in occupied Crimea in August for refusing to serve in the Russian army, reflecting continued enforcement of conscription in occupied territory.
Oct 4, 2019