Crimea

Crimea

The map above illustrates Russia’s control over Crimea and partial occupation of four other Ukrainian regions, including the small portion of Russian territory in Kursk still held by Ukraine. Infographic: AP Digital Embed

Crimea: The strategic Black Sea peninsula claimed by Russia and Ukraine

In 2024, Putin demanded Ukraine recognise Crimea as Russian territory as part of any settlement

A view shows the Crimean Bridge, a section of which was damaged by an alleged overnight attack, as seen form the city of Kerch, Crimea, July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak/File Photo

Ukraine says it hit Russia's bridge to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo

Zelenskiy says Crimea 'belongs' to Ukraine, 'position unchanged'

Trump accused Zelensky of harbouring deep hatred toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming it made it difficult for him (Trump) to negotiate a peace deal. Photo: Reuters

Trump says Zelenskiy comments over Russian occupation of Crimea harming peace talks

Commander of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa poses for a picture during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine June 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Tom Balmforth

Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore June 1, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su

US, Russia defence chiefs speak as tensions rise over Crimea attack

A view shows the headquarters of Russia's Ministry of Defence in Moscow, Russia September 10, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo

Russia says US is responsible for deadly Ukrainian attack on Crimea

A view shows smoke rising above the area following an alleged explosion in the village of Mayskoye in the Dzhankoi district, Crimea, August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer

Ukraine hits Russian naval HQ in missile attack on Crimea

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Crimean bridge connecting the Russian mainland with the peninsula across the Kerch Strait, Crimea, July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer/File photo

Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead

People walk along an embankment in Yalta, Crimea, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak/file photo

Russian tourism in Crimea is down, but many still shrug off risks

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Crimean bridge connecting the Russian mainland with the peninsula across the Kerch Strait, Crimea, July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer/File photo

Blasts in Crimea, officials report Ukraine drone attack

Russian ammunition depot hit during Ukrainian drone attack in Crimea - official

Russian ammunition depot hit during Ukrainian drone attack in Crimea - official

Ukraine launches more than 10 drones on Crimea - Russia-installed official

Ukraine launches more than 10 drones on Crimea - Russia-installed official