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Crimea (/ k r aɪ ˈ m iː ə / ⓘ kry-MEE-ə) is a peninsula in Eastern Europe, on the northern coast of the Black Sea, almost entirely surrounded by the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov. The Isthmus of Perekop connects the peninsula to Kherson Oblast in mainland Ukraine.
1 day ago · 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 Russia covertly invaded and illegally annexed Crimea, a move that was denounced by the international community.
Feb 20, 2024 · Ten years ago Russia annexed Crimea, paving the way for war in Ukraine. Russia’s annexation of the peninsula was not recognised by any nation except Moscow. 28:30. By Mansur Mirovalev. 20 Feb...
1 day ago · On May 9, 2014, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin addressed a crowd in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine, as part of the festivities celebrating Russia's widely condemned annexation of the Ukrainian autonomous republic of Crimea.
May 31, 2012 · Crimea lies on a peninsula stretching out from the south of Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It is separated from Russia to the east by the narrow Kerch Strait.
Mar 26, 2024 · Since annexing Crimea ten years ago, Putin has set out to destroy non-Russian identities on the peninsular.
Jun 24, 2024 · Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children.
4 days ago · Crimea helps to sustain the Russian occupation in southern Ukraine and is packed with land-based missile systems used to target Ukrainian cities and towns. Penetrating Russia’s robust air ...
Aug 16, 2022 · More than a sun-splashed resort, Crimea holds a key place in Russia’s war effort. The peninsula, which Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014, has been a critical staging ground for the Russian ...
Sep 16, 2023 · Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea; Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea; Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs
