- Crimea - Wikipedia
After Ukrainian independence in 1991, most of the peninsula was reorganized as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea The Soviet fleet in Crimea was in contention, but a 1997 treaty allowed Russia to continue basing its fleet in Sevastopol
- Explainer-Where is Crimea and why is it contested?
Russia sent forces into Crimea and seized control of the peninsula after Ukraine's pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted during mass protests in February 2014
- Crimea | History, Map, Geography, Kerch Strait Bridge | Britannica
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
- Crimea profile - BBC News
Provides an overview of Crimea, Ukrainian territory militarily occupied by Russia since 2014
- What has happened in Crimea since Russias invasion?
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
- Crimea - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Crimean parliament quickly proclaimed independence from Ukraine and on March 18, became the Republic of Crimea, a federal subject of Russia However, Ukraine and most other countries in the world continue to recognize that Crimea is part of Ukraine
- Russia reeling after Ukraine carries out explosive sabotage attack in . . .
Russia reeling after Ukraine carries out 'explosive' sabotage attack in Crimea The peninsula is an important logistical centre for Putin's army fighting in southern Ukraine
- Crimea - Wikitravel
Crimea is a disputed region claimed by both Ukraine and Russia as part of either southern Ukraine or southwestern Russia Although most of the international community doesn't recognize Crimea as part of Russia, it is administered by Russia, and most citizens identify as Russian
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