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Articles with tag "Crimea"

International pressure

UN Slams Human Rights Violations in Crimea

The UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights noted an increase in free speech restrictions and other violations.
human rights

Russia Warns of ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Crimea Atrocities Court Clash

Russia has shown little respect for other international courts where it’s been sued over its annexation of Crimea.
Fading popularity

Russia's Ruling Party Sees Voter Support Drop in Crimea 5 Years After Annexation

Sevastopol, a city on the annexed Crimean peninsula, was one of four regions where United Russia failed to gain over 50% of the vote on Sunday.
Who's who

Who Did Russia and Ukraine Swap During Their Prisoner Exchange?

The swap included high-profile figures and was seen as a first step toward a thaw in relations between the countries.
Trade of trust

Signaling Readiness for Thaw, Russia and Ukraine Swap Prisoners

The exchange brings peace talks between the neighboring countries closer, analysts say.
Moscow-Tehran ties

Crimea Invites Iran to Use Its Ports as a U.S. Sanctions Workaround – Official

The move could help Iran skirt tensions in the Persian Gulf brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Safety first?

Putin Evades Fine for Helmet-Free Motorcycle Ride

Putin was filmed at the wheel of a motorcycle during a biker show in annexed Crimea as 50,000 protesters took to the streets of Moscow.
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.
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