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Articles with tag "Crimea"

Safety first

Putin Sued Over Helmet-Free Motorcycle Ride in Crimea

“Putin is violating [the law] again. I think it’s becoming a bad tradition,” one regional legislator said.
Taking sides

Turkey’s Erdogan Vows Not to Recognize Crimea as Russian

Erdogan called Russia's annexation of the peninsula "illegal" during talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
Skirting controversy

Author Yuval Hariri Omits Crimea Mention in New Book’s Russian Edition

Observers called the move “not censorship, but an attempt to sell the book better.”
military exercise

Russia Started Large-Scale Air Drills in Annexed Crimea

Russian air drills took place at the same time as Ukrainian and NATO marines continued their ground and sea drills in southern Ukraine.
Russian minority

Russian Police Detain Crimean Tatar Protesters Outside Supreme Court

The protest came a day after police detained seven Crimean Tatars on Moscow's Red Square.
extremism charges

Crimean Tatar Protesters Detained on Moscow's Red Square

The demonstration was aimed to draw attention to alleged rights abuses on the Black Sea peninsula.
opinion
Timothy Frye

Crimea, Economic Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in Russia

While many observers were quick to argue that sanctions produced a rally-’round-the-flag effect, research reveals little evidence for this view.
No Do-overs

U.S. Proposed Second Crimea Referendum in 2014, Russia Says

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested Crimeans vote to join Russia a second time to maintain order.
Cash injection

Crimean Economy Named Fastest Growing in Russia

Crimea has received large investments from Moscow since it was annexed by Russia in 2014.
Restricted access

Russia's Crimean Annexation Cost Ukrainian Ports $400M – FT

Russia has restricted Ukrainian ships' passage through the Kerch Strait since it annexed Crimea in 2014.
Price tag

Russia Loses $30Bln a Year in Post-Crimea Investment Climate – Economist

Up to $300 billion has been lost since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, economist Sergei Guriev said.
Revised history

Crimean Tatars to Erase Hitler Collaboration Chapter From History Textbook

“A decision has been reached to avoid ethnic conflict,” Crimea’s Russian-backed education administration said.
Junk food

Crimean Reporters Feast on ‘Trump Cake’ to Mark TV Milestone

"Crimea’s ‘Kremlin propaganda’ will officially eat Trump and all the sanctions," one reporter was quoted as saying.
No vacancy

Czech Court Says Hotel Owner Rightly Banned Russians Over Crimea

The hotel owner protested Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in spring 2014 by banning Russian tourists.
Price tag

Russia Says Crimea Lost $23Bln From Ukraine’s ‘Annexation’

Ukraine, meanwhile, has assessed the damage from Russia’s annexation of Crimea at $100 billion.
De-radicalization

Russia to Open Terrorist Rehab Center in Annexed Crimea

The center will offer “a path to recovery” and exoneration for members of a banned Islamic group in Crimea.
Ethnic minority

Dozens of Crimean Tatars Arrested on Terrorism Charges

The arrests have been condemned as a continuation of Russia's “unabated” persecution of Crimean Tatars.
amphibious assault

Russia Stages Large-Scale Military Drills in Annexed Crimea

The exercises involved around 1,500 paratroopers as well as large naval ships and aircraft.
Debriefing

Russian Lawmakers to Assess Damages From Ukraine’s ‘Annexation’ of Crimea

The task force will include members from parliament, as well as experts, scholars and representatives from Crimea and Sevastopol.
Crimea Five Years On

Putin, in Crimea for Annexation Anniversary, Launches Power Stations

Putin is due to speak at a music concert later on Monday.
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