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Crimea (Autonomous Republic of Crimea) is an autonomous administrative-territorial unit of Ukraine, occupying most of the Crimean Peninsula, which is washed by the waters of the Black and Azov Seas, and borders the Kherson region to the north. The administrative center is the city of Simferopol. The territory of the peninsula is 26.1 thousand km², and its population in 2014 was estimated at 1957.8 thousand people. The history of Crimea spans millennia, starting from the earliest human settlements, and has witnessed the change of many peoples and cultures, including the Cimmerians, Scythians, ancient Greeks, and Crimean Tatars, who formed the unique heritage of the region. In 2014, the peninsula was seized by Russia.
6th century BC
Founding of ancient Greek city-colonies, which contributed to the development of culture and trade on the peninsula
1913
The creation of the "Imperial Hunting Reserve" in the mountainous part of Crimea was initiated for nature protection
1923
The Crimean State Reserve was established, which was a significant step for the protection of the peninsula's nature
1954
The Crimean Oblast was transferred from the Russian SFSR to the Ukrainian SSR
1991
The Crimean State Reserve and Hunting Enterprise was restored to its status as a nature reserve
2013
The ancient city of Chersonesus Taurica and its Chora in Sevastopol were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
February 20, 2014
Beginning of the occupation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation
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By invitation only: Trump himself will determine who can attend the G20 meeting in Miami - Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump will host the G20 at his golf resort in Miami next year, personally determining the guest list. He will not invite South Africa, which chairs the G20 this year and has incurred his wrath.

News of the World • November 27, 05:50 PM • 4110 views
There will be no peace: Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas and dreams of seizing new territories

Vladimir Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas, threatening military seizure of new territories if they refuse. He announced an increase in "returned" territories and made false statements about Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Siversk, and Vovchansk.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 03:32 PM • 4567 views
Putin demands US legal recognition of Russian occupation of Crimea and Donbas

Vladimir Putin stated that legal recognition of the Russian occupation of Crimea and Donbas should be a key issue in negotiations with the United States. He is ready to consider an updated package of proposals after the Ukraine-US talks in Geneva.

Politics • November 27, 02:53 PM • 3765 views
Ukrainian companies with ties to Russia earned UAH 150.3 billion in 2024 - YouControl studyPhoto

According to YouControl, 5,817 Ukrainian companies and 686 individual entrepreneurs have probable ties to Russian businesses as of November 2025. Their total revenue in 2024 amounted to UAH 150.3 billion, which is one-third more than in 2023.

Society • November 27, 01:38 PM • 35357 views
2022 Crimean Bridge bombing: Russian court sentences suspects to life imprisonment

The accused pleaded not guilty, despite Russian accusations of cooperating with Ukrainian special services.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 11:37 AM • 6670 views
92 out of 142 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of November 27, Russia launched 142 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types over Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 92 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 06:38 AM • 3195 views
November 27 in Ukraine is expected to have a sharp contrast in temperatures: what weather to expect

On November 27, Ukraine is expected to have heterogeneous weather with a sharp contrast in temperatures. The west will be the coldest (+2...+6°C), while the south and Crimea will see temperatures reach +12...+20°C.

Weather and environment • November 26, 10:00 AM • 18324 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander ballistic missiles, 72 out of 90 drones neutralized

During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 90 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 72 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 07:08 AM • 3804 views
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Warm end of autumn: a weatherman told what the weather will be like in the last week of November

Ivan Samylit, a forecaster at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, predicts that the last week of autumn will be warm, and December is likely to be warmer than normal.

Publications • November 25, 01:21 PM • 53623 views
Former Crimean political prisoner Edem Bekirov dies in Istanbul

On November 24, former Crimean political prisoner Edem Bekirov died in Istanbul. He was an activist awarded a state scholarship for protecting citizens' rights.

Society • November 25, 08:29 AM • 3937 views
438 out of 464 Russian drones and 14 out of 22 missiles, including one out of four Kinzhals, neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of November 25, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 22 missiles and 464 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 14 missiles, including one Kinzhal, and 438 drones.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 08:14 AM • 3619 views
Cloudy with clearings: where in Ukraine to expect wet snow on TuesdayPhoto

On November 25, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, light rain and wet snow in the west, and black ice on the roads. The air temperature during the day will be 3-8°C, in the south up to 17°C.

Weather and environment • November 25, 04:59 AM • 3438 views
"Putin must be forced": Swedish Prime Minister named the only way to end the war in Ukraine - The Guardian

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be forced to sit down at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia by confiscating Russian assets in Europe.

Politics • November 24, 04:55 PM • 4399 views
The war will end after Crimea returns to Ukraine - Stefanchuk

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that occupied Crimea is part of Ukraine, and the war will end with its return. This was said during a press conference with Swedish Speaker Andreas Norlén.

Politics • November 24, 04:05 PM • 14467 views
Sweden refuses to recognize Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized that Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force and Sweden does not recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea and other territories.

Politics • November 24, 09:54 AM • 3458 views
125 out of 162 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine

Russia launched 162 drones over Ukraine overnight, 125 of them were shot down or suppressed. 37 attack UAVs hit 15 locations, with Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions being the most affected.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 07:07 AM • 3118 views
Ukraine on November 24 will be divided by a contrast of warmth and cold: weather forecastPhoto

On Monday, November 24, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with snow and rain in some regions. Air temperatures will range from -1°C to +14°C depending on the region.

Weather and environment • November 24, 05:21 AM • 3369 views
"Birds of Madyar" attacked the "Brom" chemical plant and a power substation in Crimea: SBS commander showed videoVideo

Unmanned aerial systems attacked the Krasnoperekopsk chemical plant "Brom" and the "Krasnoperekopsk" power substation in temporarily occupied Crimea. According to Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, the Krasnoperekopsk substation is a key node in the peninsula's energy system.

War in Ukraine • November 24, 01:04 AM • 22468 views
Russia, and only Russia, started the war, and it is Russia that does not want to end it, and Putin does not care how many people he loses - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia started the war and does not want to end it, and Putin does not care about the losses. He thanked the US and personally Trump for the assistance provided, emphasizing the importance of a just peace.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 05:19 PM • 8139 views
The Kremlin is once again manipulating the "water issue": the Center for Countering Disinformation explained how Russia has been using water scarcity for years to justify aggression

The Center for Countering Disinformation of Ukraine stated that Russia systematically turns the issue of water resources in the occupied territories into a tool of propaganda and justification for war. The Kremlin uses the "water issue" as a justification for the full-scale invasion, as well as to divert attention from real problems with water supply in the temporarily occupied territories.

Society • November 23, 01:27 PM • 4605 views
Russians attacked Ukraine with 98 drones, 69 of which were destroyed - Air ForcePhoto

On the night of November 23, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 98 attack UAVs of various types. Defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country, but 27 UAVs hit targets at 12 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 07:12 AM • 3752 views
Night explosions reported in Crimea: power substation under attackPhotoVideo

On the night of November 22, residents of occupied Crimea reported explosions. ASTRA's OSINT analysis indicates an attack on the 220 kV Krasnoperekopsk power substation, which is key for the north of the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 07:57 AM • 3696 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic "Iskander", 89 out of 104 enemy drones neutralized

On the night of November 22, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, using an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 104 attack UAVs. Air defense forces neutralized 89 enemy drones, 13 UAVs and a missile were hit.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 07:14 AM • 4207 views
Ukraine to be covered by rain, snow and black ice: weather forecast for November 22Photo

On Saturday, November 22, precipitation in the form of rain and snow, as well as black ice and frosts, are expected in Ukraine in some regions. Significant precipitation is forecast in the western regions, while rain will fall in the rest of the country, except for the southeastern part.

Weather and environment • November 22, 04:40 AM • 5422 views
Trump announces 'deadline' for Ukraine to accept peace plan

US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration has set a deadline of next Thursday for Ukraine to agree to the White House's 28-point plan to end the war.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 04:14 PM • 36755 views
“Ghosts” of the HUR burned down a Ka-27 helicopter and expensive air defense systems in occupied CrimeaVideo

Masters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine special unit "Ghosts" successfully hit an enemy Ka-27 helicopter and several radar complexes on the temporarily occupied peninsula. The operation inflicted serious losses on the Russian occupation army.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 12:41 PM • 2839 views
European leaders to discuss US and Russian plan to end war in Ukraine with Zelenskyy and on the sidelines of G20 - Bloomberg

The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.

Politics • November 21, 10:48 AM • 3429 views
95 out of 115 drones launched by Russia were neutralized over Ukraine, but there were hits in 12 locations: which regions were affected

Overnight, Russia launched 115 drones at Ukraine, 95 of which were shot down or suppressed. 19 hits were recorded in 12 locations, with civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 08:05 AM • 3486 views
Trump's full 28-point peace plan between Ukraine and Russia: Axios published all points

Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.

Politics • November 21, 08:00 AM • 50145 views
Ukraine to be covered by rainy weather: forecasters name regions where wet snow will fallPhoto

On November 21, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine, with rain and wet snow in the far west. Air temperature will range from +2°C to +21°C depending on the region.

Weather and environment • November 21, 04:40 AM • 4321 views