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Ukraine war: tensions rise in Crimea as Russia prepares for a likely spring offensive

To paraphrase the words of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, everything began with Crimea, and everything will end there as well. When Russia first occupied Crimea in 2014, it was a major win for Putin, who successfully called the west’s bluff by proceeding to annex the peninsula with minimal international…

The Conversation

Emotional Ukrainian kids FINALLY make it home after months in Russian camps

A total of 17 youngsters were snatched by Vladimir Putin's forces and hauled off to Russia-held Crimea after being told by their cruel captors that their families had abandoned them

Daily Mirror

Russia warns of nuclear retaliation if Ukraine tries to seize Crimea

Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, said Russia is prepared to use “absolutely any weapon” in the event of an attack on Crimea

Evening Standard

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Editorial: Condemn Putin for unjustified invasion and annexation? Consider the precedents

President Joe Biden correctly reflected the world’s outrage last year when Russia amassed troops on the border with Ukraine then invaded with levels of brutality that included the targeting of schools, refugee encampments and hospitals. Russian President Vladimir Putin now faces arrest for war crimes. Undaunted by U.S. criticism, he…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sevastopol Suspends Ferries after Drone Attack, Says Russian-backed Governor

The Russian-backed administration in Sevastopol said on Wednesday that it had suspended ferry routes around the port city, shortly after the city's governor said a Ukrainian drone attack had been repelled by air defenses. Writing on Telegram, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said that three "objects" had been destroyed, and that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelensky says Ukraine will 'respond to every blow' after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said his country would "respond to every blow" after Russian strikes killed at least seven people in the Kyiv region, and claimed another victim in southern Zaporizhzhia. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea blast, Ukraine says

Kyiv claims cruise missiles hit in city of Dzhankoi, in attack Russian-installed official blames on drone

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Ukraine, Russia trade claims after blast rocks Crimean town

Russian and Ukrainian officials on Tuesday gave conflicting accounts of what appeared to be a brazen attack late Monday on Russian cruise missiles being transported by train in Moscow-annexed Crimea

The Independent UK

Ukraine: how uncrewed boats are changing the way wars are fought at sea

When Ukraine successfully deployed self-driving “drone” boats for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol in Crimea in September 2022 it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) have been used before, but this was the first instance of multiple,…

The Conversation

Russian cruise missiles shipment destroyed in Crimea blast, says Ukraine

Russian official says area came under fire from a drone attack

Evening Standard

Ukraine news – live: Russia warns of ‘nuclear collision’ and threatens UK over ammunition

Xi Jinping is in Moscow after releasing 12 point proposal for de-escalation in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine says missiles blown up in annexed Crimea

Ukraine has reported that Russian cruise missiles were blown up as they were moved by rail through the Crimean peninsula.

The New Daily

Ukraine says Russia Kalibr missile cargo hit in transit to Crimea

Ukraine says shipment of Russian Kalibr cruise missiles was destroyed in transit to the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says missiles blown up in annexed Crimea, Russia says civilians targeted

Ukraine's defence ministry said on Monday that an explosion in Dzhankoi in the north of the Crimean peninsula destroyed Russian cruise missiles intended for use by Russia's Black Sea fleet.

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Ukraine war: ICC's Putin arrest warrant may be symbolic but must be the beginning of holding the Russian leader accountable

Marking the ninth anniversary of his illegal annexation of Crimea, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited the occupied Ukrainian peninsula on March 18. His visit came a day after the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued an arrest warrant against him.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin mocked for sending 'body double' to Ukraine: 'What's up with your chin?'

Kyiv official Anton Gerashchenko analysed TV footage of Vladimir Putin meeting residents of a reconstructed apartment block in Mariupol, and wondered if it was a body double because he had a different chin

Tribune News Service

Putin visits Crimea, Mariupol on annexation anniversary

President Vladimir Putin made unannounced visits to Crimea and the Ukrainian city of Mariupol at the weekend for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Makes Surprise Trip to Mariupol

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol, Russian state media reported on Sunday, in what would be the Kremlin leader's first trip to the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine's Donbas region since the start of the war. The visit came after Putin travelled to Crimea on Saturday in an…

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Al Jazeera

How Ukrainian-Russian couples are faring after a year of war

Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships.

France 24

Ukraine blasts Putin for coming to ‘admire the ruins’ of Mariupol

President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise trip to war-ravaged Mariupol, the Kremlin said Sunday, in what marks his first trip to the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine’s Donbas region since the start of the war. Ukraine promptly slammed the visit, describing the Russian leader as "the murderer of thousands of…

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin visits Crimea to mark nine years since annexation as Ukraine grain deal extended

Russian president headed to Sevastopol hours after ICC issued warrant for his arrest on war crimes charges

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin limps stiffly with head bowed down in first sighting since arrest warrant

Putin was seen at an opening of a children's centre in Crimea after the International Criminal Court ordered his arrest for alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine war – live: Putin to host ‘strategic’ meeting with Xi Jinping after Mariupol visit

The Russian president was seen driving around the Russian-held city of Mariupol on his first visit to the occupied region

Tribune News Service

Putin makes surprise Crimea visit on annexation anniversary

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea on Saturday for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Putin visits Crimea to mark nine years since annexation from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine on Saturday.

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