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Articles with tag "Crimea"

firm stance

Biden Says U.S. Will 'Never' Accept 'Aggressive' Russia's Crimea Annexation

Biden's statement marked the seventh anniversary of the Russian invasion of the peninsula.
Anti-transparency

Russia Considers Crimea Sanctions Dodge – RBC

New law would offer anonymity to businesses that invest on the peninsula to minimize risk of being sanctioned.
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.
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