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Crimea (/ k r aɪ ˈ m iː ə / ⓘ kry-MEE-ə) is a peninsula in Eastern Europe, on the northern coast of the Black Sea, almost entirely surrounded by the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov. The Isthmus of Perekop connects the peninsula to Kherson Oblast in mainland Ukraine.
Jun 30, 2024 · Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine. The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In 2014 Russia covertly invaded and illegally annexed Crimea, a move that was denounced by the international community.
In the 2nd century BC, the eastern part of Taurica became part of the Bosporan Kingdom, before becoming a client kingdom of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC. During the AD 1st, 2nd and 3rd centuries, Taurica was host to Roman legions and colonists in Charax, Crimea.
Jun 24, 2024 · Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two children.
May 31, 2012 · Crimea lies on a peninsula stretching out from the south of Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It is separated from Russia to the east by the narrow Kerch Strait.
Feb 20, 2024 · Why Crimea? Ancient Greeks, Romans, Mongols and Turks contested Crimea, the westernmost end of the Great Silk Road.
Mar 19, 2014 · Those who wanted to keep Crimea a part of Ukraine were far too shocked and intimidated to resist. The entire operation was very cleverly planned and carried out.
Aug 16, 2022 · More than a sun-splashed resort, Crimea holds a key place in Russia’s war effort. The peninsula, which Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014, has been a critical staging ground for the Russian ...
Crimean Peninsula, peninsula coterminous with the autonomous republic of Crimea, Ukraine, lying between the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and having an area of 10,400 square miles (27,000 square km).
Jun 30, 2024 · On May 9, 2014, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin addressed a crowd in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine, as part of the festivities celebrating Russia's widely condemned annexation of the Ukrainian autonomous republic of Crimea.
