US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
The biggest obstacle to resolving Russia’s war in Ukraine is the status of Crimea and the four mainland Ukrainian regions ...
Why did Putin's Russia invade Ukraine?
When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, ...
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but ...
What to expect as Trump and Putin thrash out a ceasefire in Ukraine
Peace – or at least a ceasefire – seems very likely soon, writes Mark Almond – but the deal’s success hinges on delicate ...
Where is Crimea and why is it contested?
The Crimean peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, is at the centre of the worst East-West standoff since the Cold War.
Ukraine and Russia agree to stop energy attacks, but the war is far from over
Trump and Putin agreed to limit attacks on energy and infrastructure, a step on the hard road to ending the war that Russia ...
Explainer-Where is Crimea and why is it contested?
The Crimean peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, is at the centre of the worst East-West standoff since the Cold War. Read more at straitstimes.com.