Crimea

Russia says it thwarted drone attack in Crimea

MOSCOW: Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea said they repelled a Ukrainian drone attack in the city… Read More

Huge fire at Crimea fuel depot after drone strike: authorities

MOSCOW: A huge fire broke out on Saturday at a fuel depot in Sevastopol, the… Read More

Crimea will never again be part of Ukraine – Croatian president

Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, will never again be part… Read More

Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by ‘drone attack’

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine's Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula was targeted by a drone attack on Tuesday, Kremlin-installed… Read More

All drones over Sevastopol ‘shot down’: Crimea authorities

MOSCOW: Authorities in Moscow-annexed Crimea said all drones that had attacked the peninsula's Sevastopol port… Read More

Biden, in call with Putin, voiced concerns about Russian military buildup

Biden expressed concern about Russia’s military buildup in the Crimea region of Ukraine and on… Read More

WATCH: Moment digger is pulled down by collapsing tower

A digging machine driver was lucky enough to avoid a demolition disaster as the building… Read More

Apple says ‘taking a deeper look’ at Crimea map controversy

APPLE is “taking a deeper look at how we handle disputed borders” after it referred… Read More

Trump denies talk of Russian connection as ‘non-sense’

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed talk of a Russian connection as "non-sense," two… Read More

US reaffirms Russia sanctions with new financial restrictions

WASHINGTON: The Obama administration reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining sanctions on Russia over Crimea with… Read More

Putin flies into Crimea amid war games and tension

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin flew into annexed Crimea on Friday a day after staging war games… Read More

Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin summoned his security council and the Russian Navy announced war games in… Read More

Russian man sues ex for $600 spent on romance

MOSCOW: A man has taken his ex-girlfriend to court to recover $600 he spent on wooing… Read More

Putin says Romania, Poland may now be in Russia’s cross-hairs

ATHENS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned Romania and Poland they could find themselves… Read More

Russia was ready for nuclear confrontation over Crimea: Putin

MOSCOW: Russia was ready to put its nuclear forces on alert to ensure Russia's annexation… Read More

Putin describes secret operation to seize Crimea

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the moment he says he gave the secret… Read More

Ukraine says return of Crimea a must for mending ties with Russia

TOKYO: No normalization of ties between Ukraine and Russia is likely unless the region of… Read More

The worst is yet to come for Russia's economy

MOSCOW: Deep recession, skyrocketing prices and a fragile banking system: although the ruble seems to… Read More

Russia takes aim at McDonald’s burgers as U.S. ties worsen

MOSCOW: McDonald's burgers and shakes may become the latest victims of worsening ties between Moscow… Read More

Obama condemns Russia over MH17 drowning in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama demanded Russia stop supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine after the… Read More