After Ukrainian independence in 1991, most of the peninsula was reorganised as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The Soviet fleet in Crimea was in contention, but a 1997 treaty al

Jun 26, 2026 · Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine. The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In 2014 Russ

14 hours ago · Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia Ukrainian forces reportedly detonate large explosives, causing significant damage to the

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Crimea was formed in 1992, although the republic was abolished in 1995, with the Autonomous Republic of Crimea establ

Jun 27, 2026 · Ukrainian president says Crimea at centre of Kyiv’s ‘policy of ensuring justice’ against Moscow. What we know on day 1,585 Authorities in Russian-annexed Crim

1 day ago · Crimea has long been a flashpoint between the two countries, even before Russia captured the region – a peninsula jutting into the Black Sea – and annexed it in 20

Jun 26, 2026 · Russian-installed authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea on Friday, as repeated, intensified Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula lead to widespread powe

Jun 24, 2026 · A Ukrainian air attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has knocked out power in its largest city, Sevastopol, Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev says. Ukraine

6 days ago · Perspective: Crimea was Putin’s trophy. Ukraine is turning it into a test of command, supply lines and political nerve.

Apr 26, 2025 · It has been 11 years since Russia took control of Crimea but Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has put the peninsula back in the global spotlight. Here's what you need t