Articles with tag "Crimea"

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.
Crimea Five Years On

Crimea Marks Five Years of Russian Rule With Patriotic Fervor

Locals celebrate as Russia continues to invest billions in the annexed peninsula.
crimea five years on

Crimeans Take to the Streets in Celebrations, in Photos

Patriotic fervor gripped crowds during celebrations of the fifth anniversary of Crimea's annexation.
Crimea Five Years On

Russia Still Paying Price for Crimea Five Years After Annexation

Half a decade has passed since Putin annexed Crimea. For Russia, the costs continue to mount.
opinion
Alexei Levinson

Has Russia Finally Found its Niche in the World?

The annexation of Crimea was the end of an uncertain phase in Russian history.
Crimea Five Years On

Thousands March in Crimea to Mark Fifth Anniversary of Russia’s Annexation

Many say post-annexation prosperity has dwindled.
opinion
Tatyana Stanovaya

How Russia Took Over Crimea, and Crimea Took Over Putin

Five years after the Crimea annexation, the country has undoubtedly changed — but no less important is the change Putin himself has undergone.
Tough crowd

Russians Conflicted Over Crimea Annexation’s Value

Five years after Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, fewer Russians view the move as beneficial for their country.
Peninsular power

Russia Plans to Launch Crimea Power Stations on March 18 — Sources

The planned launch will coincide with a possible visit to Crimea by President Vladimir Putin, sources said.
Crimea

Russia Approves $4.7 Bln Investment for Crimean Infrastructure and Tourism

Crimea has received large cash injections from Moscow since 2014, when Russia annexed the Black Sea region from Ukraine.
Crimea

Russian Tugboat Rescues 12 Sailors After LNG Tankers Catch Fire Near Crimea

A total of 31 sailors, including Turkish and Indian nationals, were reportedly on board the two Tanzania-flagged LNG tankers that caught on fire.
Crimea

Russians, Putin Name Their Landmark Events of 2018

From the conflict with Ukraine to sports competitions, Russia saw no shortage of events that shaped the nation in 2018.
Crimea

Crimea Completes Fence on Border With Ukraine

Russia has finished constructing a 60-kilometer fence on the Crimean border with Ukraine.
Crimea

Russian Men Still Banned as Martial Law Expires in Ukraine

Russian men of combat age are still banned from entering Ukraine despite martial law having expired.
Crimea

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Mine fire tragedy. European Union extends sanctions. Crimea's defenses boosted.
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