Crimean peninsula

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
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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 a fire on the Kerch bridge at sunrise in the Kerch Strait, Crimea, October 8, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer
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The bridge linking Russia to the Crimean peninsula