The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

Russia-Ukraine explained: What is driving Russia's efforts to take the country?

Vladimir Putin has had his eyes on the country for almost a decade

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2022

Ukraine: Rising tensions put Crimean Tatar Muslims at risk again

Forced from their homes in 1944 and 2014, Crimean Tatars fear the effect of more Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022

Would Russians Embrace War?

Why an Attack on Ukraine Might Erode Putin’s Support

Foreign Affairs · Feb 9, 2022

Russia confirms 12-year sentence for alleged Ukrainian spy - TASS

A court in Crimea has rejected an appeal by an alleged Ukrainian spy and confirmed his 12-year prison sentence, the TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing Russia's FSB security service.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

Why Ukrainians are ready to fight for their democracy

Eight years since the Russian annexation of Crimea, Ukraine is facing another threat from its eastern neighbour. Russia has amassed an estimated 130,000 troops and military equipment along its borders in recent weeks.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2022

Russia's potential invasion of Ukraine has been years in the making. Here's how an armed conflict could play out

As the world watches closely for an escalation in tensions between Russia and Ukraine, experts weigh in on what the first signs of an invasion would look like.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

In Ukraine, U.S. reaps what it sowed

U.S. media spins a one-sided narrative of Russian aggression — but decades of U.S. meddling is what got us here

Salon · Feb 2, 2022

Inside Ukraine, ordinary citizens are preparing for possible invasion by Russia

In sub-zero temperatures, in the woods outside of Kyiv, the men and women of Ukraine's Territorial Defence Force prepare for an invasion they fear is coming.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

Putin's not entirely wrong on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin is an amoral opportunist — but he's right that America and its allies double-crossed him on NATO

Salon · Jan 30, 2022

Russian buildup at Ukraine border includes blood for wounded, U.S. officials say

A Russian troop buildup along its border with Ukraine includes supplies of blood for the wounded, three U.S. officials told Reuters, a detail reinforcing U.S. comments that Russia "clearly" now has the capability to move on its neighbour.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022