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 to …
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 …
History of Crimea - Wikipedia
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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 …
Why Crimea has become so important in the Ukraine conflict
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 2014.
Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up ... - CNN
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 power outages and fuel …
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.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian-occupied Crimea declares ‘emergency’ as ...
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 Crimea have declared an …