After Ukrainian independence in 1991, most of the peninsula was reorganised as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The Soviet …

Aug 10, 2026 · Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine. The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying …

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Crimea was formed in 1992, although the republic was abolished in …

" The name Crimea is to be derived from the Turkish word qirim (hence the Russian krym), which means "fosse" and refers more …

Aug 10, 2026 · While the takeover of Crimea was nearly bloodless, the situation in eastern Ukraine quickly descended into a state of …

Crimea was formally absorbed into Russia on 18 March, to international condemnation, after unidentified gunmen took over the …

Where is Crimea? Crimea, formerly known as the Tauric Peninsula, is a peninsula in Eastern Europe surrounded by the northern …

The Crimean parliament quickly proclaimed independence from Ukraine and on March 18, became the Republic of Crimea, a federal …

Jun 27, 2026 · Stay on top of Crimea latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, …

Jun 22, 2019 · Crimea is a peninsula in Eastern Europe, on the northern coast of the Black Sea, almost entirely surrounded by the …