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Get the latest news from RT on Crimea, including breaking news, sports, weather, and travel. Crimea is a peninsula on the northern coast of the Black Sea. Get information and news on its geography and history. It is the subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has controlled Crimea since 2014, yet many UN members claim it is Ukrainian territory. Crimea became a subject of the Russian Federation as a result of a referendum held by the Russian authorities, in which a majority of Crimean citizens voted to join Russia. This happened amid unrest and the unstable situation in Ukraine. Get articles and news on the crisis in Ukraine and the process of Crimea becoming part of the Russian Federation. The Russian fleet has been located there since 1783. Read news on the history of Russian military deployment in Crimea. Since Crimea became part of Russia, it has been rapidly developed by the Russian authorities. The Russian government implemented a project to build the longest bridge in Europe - the Kerch Strait Bridge - connecting Crimea with mainland Russia. It was opened on May 15, 2018. Get news and details on RT about the Kerch Strait Bridge project and its opening.
- Russian Navy tracks NATO squadron entering Black Sea (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Russian ships are keeping a close eye on NATO, whose three frigates recently crossed into the Black Sea, preparing to sail near Crimea and conduct a joint naval drill with Ukraine and Georgia.Mar 29, 2019 09:09World News - No long-range bombers in Crimea, earlier statement was an error – MoscowDefense committees in the Russian parliament have denied earlier reports that strategic bombers and Iskander missile systems had been deployed to Crimea, while confirming the peninsula has been turned into a well-defended bastion.Mar 19, 2019 10:50World News
- Russia deploys Tu-22M3 bombers & Iskanders to Crimea in response to US missile launchers in RomaniaRussia has deployed strategic bombers and Iskander missile systems in Crimea to counter US anti-missile elements in Romania, a top senator said. It will allow the country to respond to any threat coming from European territory.Mar 18, 2019 18:06Russia News
- Putin launches 2 new power stations in Crimea on anniversary of reunification with RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin has launched new power stations in Crimea as the region marks the fifth anniversary of reunification with Russia. The facilities will boost the peninsula’s energy independence.Mar 18, 2019 11:58Business News
- Western sanctions v Eastern promises: Russia's Crimea could become part of China’s new Silk RoadPrivate businesses in China are interested in involving Russia’s Crimea in the implementation of projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing’s development & investment project in 152 countries on five continents.Mar 18, 2019 10:13Business News
- US imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over Kerch Strait standoffWashington has slapped a fresh batch of sanctions on Russia over “unjustified” actions during a maritime incident last November in the Kerch Strait near Crimea when three Ukrainian boats went into Russia’s territorial waters.Mar 15, 2019 17:23World News
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