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Articles with tag "Crimea"
rights violations
Kiev Case vs. Moscow on Crimea 'Partly Admissible' – Europe Court
The European Court of Human Rights added that it was not ruling on whether the annexation of Crimea itself was illegal.
lengthy sentences
Russia Imprisons 3 Crimean Tatars for Extremism, Plotting to ‘Seize Power’
The Memorial human rights group has recognized the defendants as political prisoners.
Tensions Rise
Turkey Backs Crimea’s Return to Ukraine – FM
Turkey and Ukraine get "friendly" over the question of Crimea amid a deepening rift with Russia.
foreign presence
First Diplomatic Mission to Open in Crimea Since Annexation – TASS
The honorary consulate will belong to the Central American nation of Nicaragua.
resurgent outbreak
Crimea Races to Recruit Doctors as Coronavirus Cases Double
New daily cases in August are two to three times higher than the peninsula’s reported cases in June.
'extremist' opinion
Russia Seeks 10-Year Jail Terms for Calls to Cede Territory Under New Constitution
Observers view the new law as a warning to those who question Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
PRIME SANCTIONS
U.S. Fines Amazon for Crimea Orders
Technology giant found to have breached sanctions against operating on the annexed peninsula.
western sanctions
EU Extends Crimea Sanctions by 12 Months
"The EU still does not recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea," its member states said.
STAYCATION
Russia Wants to Spark a Domestic Tourism Boom. Will It Work?
The government is telling Russians to explore their homeland, and borders remain shut.
KEEP OUT
Stop Visiting Crimea During Coronavirus Outbreak, Leader Tells Russians
The annexed peninsula’s Moscow-backed leader made the plea with regret, saying there was no other way.
secret negotiators
Russian Priests, Cossacks Negotiated Ukraine’s Surrender During Crimean Annexation – Meduza
“The gates of the [Ukrainian] units opened” because of the Russian priests' presence, an unnamed special forces veteran told Meduza.
CRIMEAN BUSINESS
Businesses Win Landmark Case Against Crimean Compensation Fund
Case highlights unique legal complexities faced by businesses operating on the peninsula.
JOURNEY CANCELED
Carpooling Startup BlaBlaCar Cancels Crimea Service
The ride-sharing platform will no longer be available on the annexed peninsula.
Turn off the tap
Crimea’s Capital Faces Water Shortage, Plans Daily Shutoffs
If the city’s water consumption doesn’t change, Simferopol’s water supply will only last 90 to 100 days, officials said.
new round
U.S. Issues Fresh Sanctions Over Russian-Annexed Crimea
The sanctions follow action taken on Tuesday by the European Union, which blacklisted seven of the same people.
Crossing borders
Crimea Plans First Direct International Flights, Lawmaker Says
The Simferopol-Yerevan route would mark the first international flight to Crimea since Moscow seized it from Ukraine in 2014.
Test run
Putin Oversees Hypersonic Missile Test in Crimea
The exercises involved more than 30 ships, a Black Sea Fleet submarine and more than 40 Aerospace Forces aircraft.
Tighter links
Putin Launches Direct Train Service to Crimea
Russia plans to transport 14 million passengers and 13 million tons of cargo to Crimea in 2020.
under the sea
‘The Sea Turned Into Jelly’: Jellyfish Invade Crimea's Black Sea Coast
I don't think you're ready for this jelly.
what's in a name
‘We Don’t Call It Annexation,’ Kazakh Leader Says of Crimea
The comments appeared to address concerns that Moscow could seize parts of Kazakhstan with a sizable ethnic Russian minority.
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