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Western intelligence agencies directing Russian opposition to turn tide of opinion on Crimea, Moscow’s Ministry of Defense claims

Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021By Editor

Seven years after the Crimean Peninsula returned to Moscow’s control, Western state spooks are running a campaign to influence how Russians view the event, using unelected opposition groups as proxies, security officials warn. … Read More >Western intelligence agencies directing Russian opposition to turn tide of opinion on Crimea, Moscow’s Ministry of Defense claims

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Seven years after Crimea rejoined Russia, Western leaders are fooling themselves if they hope peninsula can ever return to Ukraine

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021By Editor

Western leaders like to talk about returning Crimea to Ukraine. However, the reality is that such a move would be against the will of the local population. Somehow, Russia and the West need to find a solution to this impasse. … Read More >Seven years after Crimea rejoined Russia, Western leaders are fooling themselves if they hope peninsula can ever return to Ukraine

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‘Attempt at genocide’: Russian representative to OSCE slams Ukrainian blockade of water to Crimea as humanitarian crisis looms

Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021By Editor

Ukraine’s policy to deprive the residents of Crimea of water is an attempt at genocide, according to Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE, who blasted Kiev’s long-term blockade of a vital canal to the peninsula. … Read More >‘Attempt at genocide’: Russian representative to OSCE slams Ukrainian blockade of water to Crimea as humanitarian crisis looms

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No need to recognize ‘annexation of Crimea’ as no annexation took place — Kremlin

Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021By Editor

The spokesman recalled that the peninsula reunited with Russia in compliance with all norms of international law … Read More >No need to recognize ‘annexation of Crimea’ as no annexation took place — Kremlin

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US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

Despite the fact Crimea has been de facto administered by Russia for seven years now, the American government will never view Moscow’s rule as legitimate, insisting it remains part of Ukraine. … Read More >US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

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Ukraine suggests NATO fly warplanes & troop transports near Crimea, increasing bloc’s presence on already tense Black Sea coast

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021By Editor

American fighter pilots and paratroopers could soon be getting better views of the scenic Russian south, under plans by Ukraine to invite NATO nations’ warplanes to fly close to its border with the disputed Crimean peninsula. … Read More >Ukraine suggests NATO fly warplanes & troop transports near Crimea, increasing bloc’s presence on already tense Black Sea coast

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Ticked off: Ukraine launches campaign to force Twitter to strip blue checkmark from Russian Foreign Ministry’s Crimean account

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021By Editor

In what might be cyber warfare’s most minor skirmish yet, Ukrainian officials are leading a charge to strip an account belonging to Russia’s representatives on the disputed Crimean peninsula of its verified status on Twitter. … Read More >Ticked off: Ukraine launches campaign to force Twitter to strip blue checkmark from Russian Foreign Ministry’s Crimean account

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Crimean reservoir almost empty following water blockade from Ukraine, threatening humanitarian crisis on disputed peninsula

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

One of the reservoirs in the Crimean capital of Simferopol is almost running dry as the Black Sea peninsula’s water crisis continues to worsen. As things stand, many parts of the region have introduced rationing. … Read More >Crimean reservoir almost empty following water blockade from Ukraine, threatening humanitarian crisis on disputed peninsula

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Crimean senator tells Zelensky – return Ukraine to Moscow Time to recall days before it became ‘Europe’s most backward country’

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

As the last few hours of 2020 ticked away, Ukraine’s president urged Crimeans to “turn back the clock” and return to rule by Kiev. But one local leader says the troubled country would be better off adopting Russian time instead. … Read More >Crimean senator tells Zelensky – return Ukraine to Moscow Time to recall days before it became ‘Europe’s most backward country’

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Yalta restricts water to just six hours a day as Ukraine’s supply blockade takes its toll on Crimea

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020By Editor

Authorities in Yalta will begin restricting water use to just mornings and evenings, with the peninsula’s supply at critically low levels due to light rains and Kiev’s blockage of a canal to the disputed territory. … Read More >Yalta restricts water to just six hours a day as Ukraine’s supply blockade takes its toll on Crimea