Crimea

Thursday, May 1

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure.

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure. Russian President Putin continues to insist that four Ukrainian regions be recognized as part of the Russian Federation in exchange for an end to hostilities. In particular, Putin is asserting claims ...

Tuesday, April 29

Ukraine has several principled objections within the peace plan’s framework, but Trump believes that Zelenskyy is ready to cede Crimea for the sake of peace.

Ukraine has several principled objections within the peace plan’s framework, but Trump believes that Zelenskyy is ready to cede Crimea for the sake of peace. Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tykhyy stated that Ukraine will not recognize Crimea or any other part of its territory as Russian, will not agree to restrictions on its military or defense industry...

Monday, April 28

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war.

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war. According to President Zelenskyy, it was a “symbolic meeting” that could become historic if it results in joint efforts that lead to peace. Afterward, the US president stated that Vladimir...

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose?

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose? The US will insist that Russia acknowledge Ukraine’s right to develop maintain an adequately equipped military and defense industry as part of any peace agreement, rejecting Russia’s insistence on a s...

The US and Ukraine have outlined their respective proposals and conditions to end the war.

The US and Ukraine have outlined their respective proposals and conditions to end the war. The US and Ukraine, along with their European allies, are suggesting a complete ceasefire, and Kyiv insists on the release of all prisoners. The US draft contains vague language stating that Ukraine w...

Friday, April 25

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands.

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands. US President Donald Trump remarked: “I believe we have an agreement with Russia. We should finalize an agreement with Zelenskyy. I thought he would be easier to negotiate with.” Dmitry Pes...

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US.

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US. European officials worry that disagreements with the US over the Russia-Ukraine war could test bilateral relations, weaken transatlantic security, and potentially disrupt a NATO summit in June. The Tr...

Thursday, April 24

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine.

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine. The FT reported that Putin put forward to US President Donald Trump that Russia would cease hostilities in Ukraine, freezing the conflict at the current front line. The Russian leader reportedly told ...

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level.

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to travel to Britain after Ukraine declined to relinquish its territories to Russia. The foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed t...

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin.

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin. During a delegation meeting in London on April 23, Ukraine reaffirmed its principled stance that it is willing to negotiate. However, as Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko stated: “There will ...

Trump’s latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation.

Trump’s latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation. US President Donald Trump is preparing a “final offer” for Ukraine to end the war, which would require Kyiv to give up the territories that are currently occupied by Russia. Ukraine consid...

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful...

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia. According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russi...

Wednesday, March 19

Experts criticize Trump’s disappointing “peace plan” for Ukraine.

Experts criticize Trump’s disappointing “peace plan” for Ukraine. According to former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges, US President Donald Trump’s Ukrainian peace plan involves Kyiv’s “capitulation” to Moscow. “This is not a peac...

Monday, December 2

Zelenskyy is considering halting the war in exchange for Ukraine’s invitation to NATO, and the occupied territories will be returned diplomatically.

Zelenskyy is considering halting the war in exchange for Ukraine’s invitation to NATO, and the occupied territories will be returned diplomatically. President Zelenskyy said that the allies should offer NATO membership to the unoccupied portion of Ukraine to end the “hot phase of the war.” He believes that the occupied territories can ...

Friday, November 1

Without a strong response from the West to North Korean troops in Ukraine, the history of Crimea will repeat itself – Putin will move further.

Without a strong response from the West to North Korean troops in Ukraine, the history of Crimea will repeat itself – Putin will move further. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his disappointment with the the lack of a significant global reaction to the news of North Korean troops being transferred to Russia. “The voices of the US, NATO, W...

Tuesday, October 8

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles.

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles. On the morning of October 7, Russian forces launched three X-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missiles toward the city of Starokostyantyniv, Khmelnytskyi region, and Kyiv. Two missiles were shot down by Ukraini...

Monday, August 5

Ukraine has successfully attacked enemy oil depots, the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, and sank a submarine worth $300M.

Ukraine has successfully attacked enemy oil depots, the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, and sank a submarine worth $300M. On August 3, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region and hit warehouses full of ammunition, several air defense systems, and aviation equipment. In addition, U...

Monday, July 15

Ukraine’s armed forces seek permission to destroy enemy aircraft in Russian territory; Ukraine can strike any point in Crimea.

Ukraine’s armed forces seek permission to destroy enemy aircraft in Russian territory; Ukraine can strike any point in Crimea. For Ukraine to cope with Russian aviation, first of all, international partners must agree to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets near the borders and further from them, said Nazar Volosh...

Friday, July 5

Ukraine paralyzed the work of a Russian metallurgical plant that is critical for its defense industry.

Ukraine paralyzed the work of a Russian metallurgical plant that is critical for its defense industry. On the night of July 1, the Main Directorate of Intelligence and the Foreign Intelligence Service, paralyzed operations at the Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant (OEMK). This plant is the only full-cycl...

Wednesday, June 26

Ukraine destroys an enemy ammunition depot and hit a Russian satellite communications center in Crimea.

Ukraine destroys an enemy ammunition depot and hit a Russian satellite communications center in Crimea. On June 25, soldiers from Ukrainian intelligence attacked a Russian field ammunition warehouse in the Voronezh region. A fire broke out following an explosion at the 3,500 square meter facility. In ad...

Tuesday, June 25

Ukrainian drones are mining the waters near Crimea, and Britain is testing anti-drone weapons for $0.12.

Ukrainian drones are mining the waters near Crimea, and Britain is testing anti-drone weapons for $0.12. Ukrainian Sea Baby maritime drones are equipped with new technology to mine the waters. So far, Ukrainian drones have laid about 15 underwater mines in the waters near temporarily occupied Crimea. To ...

Thursday, June 20

Ukraine has eliminated 15 air defense systems in Crimea and destroyed $2B worth of tanks.

Ukraine has eliminated 15 air defense systems in Crimea and destroyed $2B worth of tanks. Over the past two months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed about 15 Russian air defense systems in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula. The Strategic Communications Center of the Ukra...

Tuesday, June 18

The war will end where it began: Ukraine creates conditions for F-16 strikes on Crimea.

The war will end where it began: Ukraine creates conditions for F-16 strikes on Crimea. Western experts believe that if Ukraine wins the Russian war, it will happen in the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula. The Hague Center for Strategic Studies says that Ukraine is “preparing...

Monday, May 20

Ukraine hits the enemy hard: Drones attack Russian refineries, facilities in Sevastopol, and the fleet in Novorossiysk.

Ukraine hits the enemy hard: Drones attack Russian refineries, facilities in Sevastopol, and the fleet in Novorossiysk. On May 17, Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse for the third time this year. The first attack in January stopping production for a month and a half. This attack f...

Friday, May 17

Ukraine destroyed three Russian MiG-31s at the Belbek airfield in Crimea along with a military warehouse that was full of rockets.

Ukraine destroyed three Russian MiG-31s at the Belbek airfield in Crimea along with a military warehouse that was full of rockets. On May 15 and 16, Ukraine carried out attacks on the Belbek airfield in Crimea. The destruction of three MiG-31 aircraft and a warehouse containing fuel and lubricants has been reported. Shortly after...

Monday, April 29

Ukraine will be allowed to use US-supplied long-range missiles at targets in Crimea, but experts do not believe the recent US aid package will change the war.

Ukraine will be allowed to use US-supplied long-range missiles at targets in Crimea, but experts do not believe the recent US aid package will change the war. According to the Pentagon, the US approved the Armed Forces of Ukraine striking targets in Crimea with ATACMS missiles, which Kyiv received recently. Currently, occupied Crimea is the center of Russia...

Tuesday, October 31

After Ukraine forces attacked a Russian oil refinery and a strategic object in Crimea, the occupiers attacked a ship repair plant in Odesa.

After Ukraine forces attacked a Russian oil refinery and a strategic object in Crimea, the occupiers attacked a ship repair plant in Odesa. The SBU confirmed that two drones attacked the Afip oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, which had supplied fuel to the Russian army. Last year alone, the enterprise produced more than seven million ...

Tuesday, July 25

Ukraine drones struck two non-residential buildings in Moscow.

Ukraine drones struck two non-residential buildings in Moscow. On Monday morning, one of the drones that were spotted in Moscow was brought down near a Russian Ministry of Defense complex. Russian media footage showed damage to one of its buildings. Russia report...

Friday, January 8

Families of victims have been harassed in Iran, but also in Canada, home to 57 of the passengers.

Families of victims have been harassed in Iran, but also in Canada, home to 57 of the passengers. Families of victims have been harassed in Iran, but also in Canada, home to 57 of the passengers. Hamed Esmaeilion, Toronto-based spokesman of the victims’ family association, told AP “a dozen relativ...

The shootdown was a tragedy of errors

The shootdown was a tragedy of errors The shootdown was a tragedy of errors. Tehran’s international airport should have been closed at a time of razor-sharp tension with the US. The commanding officers of the anti-aircraft unit did not an...

This spring, the Kyiv School of Economics launches two new think tanks — on Corporate Governance and Government Relations

This spring, the Kyiv School of Economics launches two new think tanks — on Corporate Governance and Government Relations This spring, the Kyiv School of Economics launches two new think tanks — on Corporate Governance and Government Relations, KSE President Tymofiy Milovanov, writes on Facebook. Looking back on 20...

One week ago, EU wines started to enter Ukraine duty free, a boon for European exporters and a challenge for Ukrainian winemakers

One week ago, EU wines started to enter Ukraine duty free, a boon for European exporters and a challenge for Ukrainian winemakers One week ago, EU wines started to enter Ukraine duty free, a boon for European exporters and a challenge for Ukrainian winemakers Even with the duty of 30-40-euro cents a liter, Ukraine was importing ...

“We suffer from the dominance and rapid growth of imports of cheap and not always high-quality wines from Europe

“We suffer from the dominance and rapid growth of imports of cheap and not always high-quality wines from Europe “We suffer from the dominance and rapid growth of imports of cheap and not always high-quality wines from Europe,” Ihor Radomiselsky, vice-president of the Chateau Chizay wine company, tells Ukrinform...

To help small vineyards, the government is cutting red tape for licenses and is starting to subsidize the purchase of elite seedlings, winemaking equipment and drip irrigation

To help small vineyards, the government is cutting red tape for licenses and is starting to subsidize the purchase of elite seedlings, winemaking equipment and drip irrigation To help small vineyards, the government is cutting red tape for licenses and is starting to subsidize the purchase of elite seedlings, winemaking equipment and drip irrigation, Ivan Petrov, agrarian p...

Massandra, in Russia-controlled Crimea, was long Ukraine’s largest vineyard.

Massandra, in Russia-controlled Crimea, was long Ukraine’s largest vineyard. Massandra, in Russia-controlled Crimea, was long Ukraine’s largest vineyard. Founded in 1894, it was spared Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev’s anti-alcohol campaign in the 1980s, a drive that saw many...

Massandra’s future may be in doubt as Crimea runs out of water.

Massandra’s future may be in doubt as Crimea runs out of water. Massandra’s future may be in doubt as Crimea runs out of water. Last week, Crimea had only 31 million cubic meters of water in its reservoirs, one third the 92 million cubic meters of one year ago, re...

In response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014, Ukrainian officials blocked the North Crimean Canal.

In response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014, Ukrainian officials blocked the North Crimean Canal. In response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014, Ukrainian officials blocked the North Crimean Canal. Opened in 1975, this 400 km canal brought water to Crimea from the Dnipro River...

Today Ukraine starts a 17-day, nationwide Covid lockdown, about half as strong as the one last spring.

Today Ukraine starts a 17-day, nationwide Covid lockdown, about half as strong as the one last spring. Today Ukraine starts a 17-day, nationwide Covid lockdown, about half as strong as the one last spring. In advance of Monday’s return to work, companies and government agencies have been asked to shift...

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Closed will be: Closed will be: restaurants, cafes, schools (except for kindergartens), gyms, cinemas, theaters, stores that don’t sell food and shopping centers, with the exception of food stores.

Open will be:

Open will be: Open will be: airports, trains, all mass transit in Kyiv (including the Metro), food stores, pharmacies, gas stations, hospitals, hotels, banks, post offices, car repair shops and hairdressers (upon a...

Coronavirus infections are common in Ukraine.

Coronavirus infections are common in Ukraine. Coronavirus infections are common in Ukraine. Yesterday morning, nearly 9,000 new cases were reported, including 731 new cases in Kyiv. Health Minister Maksym Stepanov told reporters Wednesday: “We re...

One year after Iran’s military mistakenly shot down UIA Flight PS752 with two surface-to-air missiles,

One year after Iran’s military mistakenly shot down UIA Flight PS752 with two surface-to-air missiles, One year after Iran’s military mistakenly shot down UIA Flight PS752 with two surface-to-air missiles, Iran is offering $150,000 payments to families of each of the 176 victims. While Iran’s report on...

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