Crimea
Crimea News: Occupation, Resistance, Human Rights & Security Updates
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
UNESCO: Situation in occupied Crimea is deteriorating
UNESCO reports worsening conditions in occupied Crimea, highlighting deterioration of cultural heritage protection, human rights, and access to Ukrainian cultural institutions.
Oct 3, 2019
Delegation from Western countries went to Crimea – what is known
A Western delegation’s controversial visit to occupied Crimea has intensified debate over Russia’s diplomatic influence and the global response to the annexation.
Sep 30, 2019
Crimean Tatar Mejlis Leader Faces New Extremism Charges
A regional Crimean Tatar Mejlis leader in occupied Crimea faces new extremism charges as Russia intensifies pressure on indigenous activists and dissent voices.
Sep 29, 2019
Russia Moves Toward Full Control of the Black Sea, Analysts Warn
Russia control of the Black Sea remains central to Moscow’s geopolitical strategy as Ukraine and Western allies confront growing military pressure in the region.
Sep 23, 2019
Another 86 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russia
86 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russia as repression continues across occupied Crimea, highlighting ongoing human rights violations and unlawful detentions documented by empr.media.
Sep 15, 2019