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Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’s so coveted
Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv and most of the world never ...
Red Line on Crimea Isn’t Just Zelensky’s. It’s Ukraine’s.
In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices ...
Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to hold direct ceasefire talks 'at very high levels'
The president’s comments came after he said Crimea “will stay with Russia,” a position backed by the mayor of Kyiv, who ...
Zelensky claims Trump caught Ukraine off guard with push to recognize Crimea as Russian territory
Zelensky said the provision appeared after an "appropriate strategy" was proposed during a London meeting and that he ...
John Kerry bristles as MSNBC host points out Russia took Crimea on his watch under Obama
MSNBC’s Chris Jansing spoke with Kerry from inside the Vatican on Friday ahead of Pope Francis’ Saturday funeral.
Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian ...
Russia ‘Playing America,’ Says Senior GOP Senator, Urges Trump To Punish Putin
Russia was playing the United States for a fool and its longtime leader should be placed under the most stringent sanctions, ...
The Kyiv Independent on MSN1d
US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine's full withdrawal from partially occupied oblasts, NYT reports
The White House has so far refused to support a Russian demand for Ukraine to retreat from the entirety of four Ukrainian ...