CRIMEA CONFLICT

Jun 16 2026POLITICS

A bridge too far? Court splits on who controls the Kerch Strait

Back in 2016, after Russia started building a 19-kilometre bridge across the Kerch Strait to link mainland Russia with Crimea, Ukraine decided to challenge the move in an international court. Fast forward to April 22, but made public only on Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague de

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

Why Crimea is a Hotspot in the Ukraine Conflict

The Ukraine conflict is a complex issue with many moving parts, and Crimea is one of the most contentious pieces. It is a peninsula in the Black Sea that Russia has long wanted to control. Russia took control of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. This move was quick and did not involve much fighting. H

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