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Occupied territories

Occupied territories refers to parts of Ukraine that have been under the control of Russia and Russia-backed forces since the armed aggression began. This page brings together news and analysis on the situation in these areas, including Donbas and Crimea.

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Zelensky Reports Russian Rotation and Extra Forces in Oleshky
Justice Minister Denys Maliuska presented Ukraine's position at the ECHR today. Photo: EPA

ECHR may recognize April 30, 2014 as start date of Russia's occupation of part of Donbas, — EP
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Russian Border Guards Detain Ukrainian Fishermen in Black Sea
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German Navy Chief Says Crimea Will Never Return; Foreign Ministry Demands Retraction
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Occupiers Strengthen Positions in Donbas. 275 Units of Military Equipment Deployed
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Occupiers in ORDLO have lost control of chemicals being delivered, Ukrainian military intelligence says
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Russia Demands Ukraine Recognize “Sputnik V” to Open Checkpoints in ORDLO, Yet Continues to Deny Its Presence in Donbas
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Historical justice: two regional councils vote to urge the Verkhovna Rada and president to rename Russia as Muscovy in the Ukrainian language
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Russian Court Admits Russian Soldiers Were in Occupied Donbas
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Zelensky Interview: On Threat of Russian Invasion, Talks with Biden and Confrontation with Akhmetov
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SBU Publishes Evidence of Russia's Armed Aggression in Ukraine
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Anti-vaccination campaign in Ukraine, delivery and repair of weapons for militants in ORDLO and intimidation of lawyers for relatives of MH17 victims: latest on Russia's foreign policy
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Amsterdam Court Rules to Return 'Scythian Gold' to Ukraine: How It Started and How the Parties Reacted
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NSDC Releases 'Anti-Occupation' Glossary
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OSCE SMM Suspends Work in Occupied Donetsk: What Happened and Whether the Luhansk Mission Is Operating
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LPR Fighter Surrendered to the Ukrainian Army. During SBU Interrogation He Revealed Valuable Information
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Russia Holds Elections Using Residents of Occupied Territories: Passports Handed Out Right Before "Voting" and Moldova Regrets "Polling Stations" in Transnistria
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Dzhelyal Detention: Torture, Hood, US Demands Release
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Occupiers in Crimea Detain Dozens of Crimean Tatars: How It Started, Protests and Zelensky's Reaction
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Crimea Platform Officially Launches: Joint Declaration Signed, Line Left for Russia's Signature