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Topic: Crimea

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

Putin accuses Ukraine of Crimea bridge blast, calls it ‘act of terrorism’

A blast on Saturday on the bridge, a major supply route for Moscow's forces in southern Ukraine, prompted messages of joy from Ukrainian officials but no claim of responsibility.

Ukraine invasion won’t hit Putin’s popularity in Russia but it’s hardly sustainable

Although there will be no footage of big marches to prove that not all Russians accept Putin’s aggression, no polls will show a boost to Putin’s popularity, either.

Why German naval chief wanted West to respect Putin & what India-China have got to do with it

Western coalition will hope Schonbach’s sacking will mollify Ukraine. US doesn’t have the stomach to fight someone else’s war and India has more than a little skin in the game.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.