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Crimea

Ukrainian peninsula
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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The Rada supported the bill on amendments to the Criminal Code regarding the powers of NABU and SAP

The Parliament voted for bill No. 12414. The document introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, in particular, regarding the powers of NABU and SAP.

Society • July 22, 10:41 AM • 142338 views
An NABU employee from an elite unit, who spied for the FSB, was taken into custody

Viktor Husarov's curator was Dmytro Ivantsov, deputy head of Yanukovych's security, who transferred data of Ukrainian law enforcement officers.

Society • July 22, 09:20 AM • 3208 views
The Office of the Prosecutor General and the SBU uncovered new facts of restricted access information leakage from NABUPhoto

Law enforcement officers documented new facts of confidential information leakage from NABU. During searches at the relatives of MP Khrystenko, materials of covert investigative actions and personal questionnaires of NABU candidates and employees were seized.

Politics • July 22, 08:08 AM • 34324 views
26 out of 42 Russian drones neutralized overnight over Ukraine, another 7 did not reach their targets

On the night of July 22, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 42 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitation drones. 26 enemy Shahed-type UAVs were shot down/suppressed, and 9 UAVs hit 3 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 06:15 AM • 9221 views
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Russian agents in NABU: this happens when a structure operates unchecked – expert

Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii believes that the absence of an audit in NABU made it vulnerable to the penetration of enemy agents. He emphasizes the importance of the inevitability of punishment for those who cooperate with the aggressor, and the necessity of a full audit and reboot of the Bureau.

Politics • July 22, 06:15 AM • 49226 views
NABU detective chief, detained on suspicion of working for Russians, bought an apartment in Bulgaria and a Tesla car during the war

Ruslan Magamedrasulov, head of the NABU territorial detective department, detained on suspicion of aiding the Russian Federation, bought an apartment in Bulgaria and a Tesla car during the war. He is also suspected of mediating the sale of technical hemp and having ties to the fugitive MP Khristenko.

Society • July 21, 01:23 PM • 5602 views
He was supervised by Yanukovych's deputy head of security: an FSB "mole" was found in NABU's most elite closed unitVideo

The Prosecutor General's Office and the SBU exposed Russian special services' agent infiltration into NABU, detaining an employee who was transmitting data to the FSB. The suspect has been charged with high treason and unauthorized actions with information.

Crimes and emergencies • July 21, 12:26 PM • 46530 views
Rostec CEO Chemezov and Kremlin oligarch Giner received suspicions for aiding Russian aggression

Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov and oligarch Yevgeny Giner were notified of suspicion for aiding the occupation of Crimea and producing ammunition for the Russian army. They are accused of complicity in changing the borders of Ukraine's territory and justifying armed aggression.

Crimes and emergencies • July 21, 12:13 PM • 2056 views
For promoting narratives beneficial to Russia, journalist Latynina is under sanctions: Zelenskyy enacted a new NSDC decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree, enacted the NSDC decision of July 20, 2025, on the application of personal sanctions. The restrictions apply to five individuals responsible for subversive anti-Ukrainian information campaigns.

Politics • July 20, 02:05 PM • 7773 views
Storm warning: thunderstorms and squalls to cover Ukraine on July 19

On July 19, thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, mainly in the west and north. Forecasters have declared a Level I danger due to heavy rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in a number of regions.

Weather and environment • July 19, 02:50 AM • 4124 views
A series of explosions occurred in Dnipro - OVA

A series of explosions occurred in Dnipro, as reported by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA. The air raid alert in the region continues after a report of a high-speed target from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 05:33 PM • 16689 views
Explosions heard in Dnipro amid ballistic threat from Crimea

Explosions were heard in Dnipro after the Air Force reported a high-speed target from the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea. The information was confirmed by MP Maksym Buzhanskyi.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 05:01 PM • 12546 views
Heat in the south and rainy miracle in the center: Ukraine will have contrasting weather on the weekend - Didenko

Forecaster Natalia Didenko predicts moderate temperatures in the west, north, and center of Ukraine, while the south expects heat. Short-term thunderstorms will pass through the western, northern, central, and eastern regions.

Weather and environment • July 18, 09:58 AM • 4288 views
Occupiers received millions of dollars from the sale of seized Ukrainian property in Crimea - ISW

The occupation administration of Crimea earned over 28 million dollars in the first half of 2025 from the sale of "nationalized" Ukrainian property. This accounts for almost half of the profit received over the previous two years of the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 02:05 AM • 99745 views
Ordered to strike Odesa with "Iskander": Russian colonel заочно notified of suspicion

Prosecutors and the SBU identified a Russian colonel who, on April 29, 2024, ordered an attack on Odesa with an "Iskander-M" missile with a cluster warhead. As a result of the strike on the "Health Track," 8 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were killed, and 23 were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:51 PM • 6970 views
Freelance platform Upwork massively blocks Ukrainian users. The Ministry of Digital Transformation reactedVideo

The Ministry of Digital Transformation appealed to Upwork's management regarding the mass blocking of Ukrainian freelancers' accounts. Problems arise due to registration in occupied territories, geolocation failures, and blocking without explanation.

Society • July 16, 04:07 PM • 4930 views
Deportation of children from Kherson: case sent to court, sanctioned State Duma deputy among the accused

The prosecutor's office has sent a criminal case regarding the deportation of Ukrainian children from Kherson to court. Among the accused are sanctioned Russian State Duma deputies and officials of the occupation authorities.

Society • July 16, 06:59 AM • 3444 views
The Office of the Prosecutor General will ensure proper interaction between the Special Tribunal and the Ukrainian side - Kravchenko

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko commented on the ratification of the Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. He emphasized that this is a step towards justice, where Ukrainian prosecutors will play a key role in gathering evidence.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:11 PM • 10751 views
American who adjusted strikes on Ukrainian military received Russian passport

US citizen Daniel Martindale, who spied on the Armed Forces of Ukraine and adjusted Russian strikes, received a Russian passport at the "DPR" representative office in Moscow. He was also awarded an order of the self-proclaimed republic.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:43 PM • 22112 views
Putin, ignoring Trump, may continue war in Ukraine - Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to continue the war in Ukraine, ignoring Donald Trump's threats of sanctions.

Politics • July 15, 02:35 PM • 10053 views
Navalny's widow demands cancellation of Putinist conductor Gergiev's concert in Italy

Yulia Navalnaya called on the Italian authorities to cancel the concert of conductor Valery Gergiev, scheduled for July 2025 in Reggia di Caserta, due to his support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gergiev, who supported the annexation of Crimea and the full-scale war, is under sanctions from Ukraine, Canada, and some EU countries.

Culture • July 15, 02:22 PM • 7458 views
"Neutrality without context is disinformation": the Center for Countering Disinformation reacted to The New York Times article about life in the Kursk region

The American publication The New York Times published a report about life in the Kursk region, where the author describes "devastation and deaths" after the actions of the Ukrainian military. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that the publication retransmits Russian narratives, as it does not mention the beginning of the war in 2014 and the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 08:37 AM • 5378 views
Tourist season in the occupied territories of Ukraine failed again: CNS named the reason

The tourist season in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine has been disrupted due to a lack of tourists and staff. Most guesthouses are closed or converted into barracks, and the only "tourist flow" consists of collaborators' families.

Society • July 11, 09:58 PM • 6323 views
The HUR identified 20 more Russian vessels and 600 Iranian tankers of the “shadow fleet”

The updated War&Sanctions database now contains information on 626 vessels of the Russian and Iranian "shadow fleet" that ensure illegal oil supplies bypassing sanctions. Among them are 20 Russian tankers and 11 Iranian vessels that finance the war and attacks on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 02:39 PM • 6299 views
A comfortable summer break from the heat: what will the weather be like in Ukraine over the weekend?

Over the weekend, July 12 and 13, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine: up to +38 degrees in the east, and +21 to +25 degrees in the west. Localized rain with thunderstorms is expected, particularly in Kyiv on Saturday evening.

Weather and environment • July 11, 10:24 AM • 3949 views
More than half a thousand foreigners from 28 countries have already died in Russia's war against Ukraine

More than 500 foreigners from 28 countries have died at the front in Russia's war against Ukraine. Among them, the majority are citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, many of whom ended up at the front from Russian penal colonies.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 09:53 AM • 4989 views
Drones attacked a number of Russian regions, including defense industry enterprises

On the night of July 11, drones attacked the Kursk, Tula, and Moscow regions of the Russian Federation, including defense industry enterprises. Manufacturers of drones, high-precision weapons, and aircraft were targeted.

News of the World • July 11, 06:47 AM • 3741 views
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev served with notice of suspicion - Prosecutor General's Office

Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Head of the Russian Government, has been served with a notice of suspicion for war crimes. He is accused of misappropriating agro-industrial assets in the occupied territories and illegally exporting Ukrainian grain.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 06:24 AM • 3786 views
Putin played his cards badly, relations with Trump escalated - NYT

Relations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have escalated, despite Trump's previous promises regarding Ukraine. Putin rejected Trump's ceasefire proposals, continuing the offensive, which led to a change in the American president's position.

Politics • July 10, 07:04 PM • 12402 views
Case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia": Sokorenko explained what the ECHR decision entails

The European Court of Human Rights found Russia guilty of systemic human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine since 2014, including executions, torture, and deportations. The decision covers four major proceedings, including the Netherlands' claim regarding the downing of MH17 and the full-scale invasion.

Politics • July 9, 12:12 PM • 1705 views