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Topic: Crimea

US open to recognising Crimea as under Russian control as part of proposed Ukraine peace deal

The peace proposal includes an immediate ceasefire between the two countries. The framework was shared with the Ukrainian and European officials in Paris Thursday.

Finnish Court sentences Russian man to life for war crimes in Ukraine

In a rare case of prosecution, Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Torden, was convicted for activities in Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine a decade ago.

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian warship in Crimea, Moscow admits ‘damage’

In early hours of 26 December, Ukrainian Air Force launched missiles at Russian warship in Crimea. Russian ministry of defence admits in a statement that ship has been damaged.

Russia deploys ‘dolphin fleet’ to northern Crimea to fend off Ukraine’s naval divers

A decades-old strategy has resurfaced in Russia's war against Ukraine as trained dolphins have natural sonar abilities which can detect underwater human activity.

Ukraine hits back at Russia, ‘bombs’ Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea

Apart from 23 August and 15 September attacks on S-400 air defence systems, Kyiv claims to have destroyed at least two battalions of these weapons systems in the past.

Raid on Crimea, gains in southeast — latest developments in Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Ukrainian intelligence units together with the navy landed on the western side of Russia-occupied Crimea to strike at Russian military assets there, reports AP

Russia halts Black Sea grain deal hours after blast on Crimea bridge

Ukraine and Russia are some of the world's biggest exporters of grain and any interruption could drive up food prices across the globe.

Russia suspends participation in Black Sea grain export deal, says Kremlin

The deal, brokered by UN and Turkey last July, aimed to alleviate a global food crisis by allowing Ukrainian grain blocked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be exported safely

Air defenses shot down six drones in Crimea, no casualties, says Russian-backed chief

Crimea's administration head Sergei Aksyonov said on Telegram that air defenses downed six drones overnight in different regions of the area.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.