Crimea3 days agoWhy Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.3 days ago24 Jun 2026Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikesSevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.24 Jun 202623 Jun 2026No fuel for sale as Ukraine's blockade of Russian-occupied Crimea takes effectIn the biggest city Sevastopol, one resident told the BBC he had bought a back-up generator but had nothing to power it with.23 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilitiesFuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.21 Jun 20261 Apr 2026Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied CrimeaRussian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.1 Apr 202618 Mar 2026Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rulesArchaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia. 18 Mar 202626 Dec 2025Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.26 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Poland arrests Russian archaeologist wanted in UkraineThe allegations against the suspect includes the illegal excavation of an ancient city in Crimea.11 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Trump's growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for KyivThe US is working to a quick timetable to push through the deal, which appears to heavily reflect many of Moscow's demands.21 Nov 2025...
