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 allowed Russia …

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 …

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 established firmly under …

2 days ago · Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula.

18 hours ago · Ukraine has stepped up its strikes on Crimea as part of a strategy to isolate the occupied peninsula from mainland Russia and raise the cost of the occupation. On Sunday, Russian-installed ...

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 to know.

2 days ago · Footage of fires at a major depot on Crimea circulated on social media. The Moscow-aligned governor of Crimea has halted public fuel sales after the attack.

13 hours ago · To pressure Moscow, Ukraine is stepping up an air campaign to isolate the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.

1 day ago · Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies.