| 单词 | annexation |
| 例句 | “What do I think of the Soviets’ annexation?” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Hence when Japan sent troops to Korea and annexed it in 1910, Japanese military leaders celebrated the annexation as “the restoration of the legitimate arrangement of antiquity.” Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In other news, protests continued today against the American annexation of the moon. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It is thought that the American annexation of the moon as the fifty-first state ... Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Much of the region was Austrian until annexation by Italy after World War I, and the distinctive local cuisine reflects these roots; expect lots of speck, sauerkraut, knödel and strudel. 36 Hours in the Dolomites 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 sent relations with Ukraine to an all-time low and now even sporting or cultural events are potential sources of tension between the two. Ukraine mulls ban on Russia's Eurovision entry 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z The latter half of Season 2 hinted at it, now it's a done deal, but Esmail's world hasn't revealed the ramifications of this annexation. ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 3, Episode 5: Taking the Long Way Around 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Sentsov, a native of the Crimean Peninsula, opposed the Russian annexation of his homeland and was arrested and convicted on terrorism charges, provoking an international outcry. In Meeting, Putin Vows to Protect Artistic Freedom in Russia 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z But, like most Russians, Mr. Tolstoy is full-throated in his support of Russia’s invasion and annexation of Crimea, a territory that many Russians believe should not have been ceded to Ukraine by Khrushchev in 1954. In Putin’s Nationalist Russia, a Tolstoy as Cultural Diplomat 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z He takes his family for its annual winter holiday in Crimea, poignantly unaware that because of the annexation this will be their last. I witness 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z During his country’s reunification several years later, Mr. Grass spoke out against the “annexation” by prosperous West Germany of poorer East Germany, comparing it to Nazi expansionism. Günter Grass, German author and Nobel laureate, dies at 87 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z His approval of the Russian annexation of Crimea was for some the last straw. Valery Gergiev wants to make music, but the West brings up Putin 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z It was widely speculated that Russia's entry could suffer for the country's annexation of Crimea in March and the government's intransigence on gay rights. Austria's 'bearded lady' Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision Song Contest 2014-05-11T00:49:42Z With the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938, local traditions were altered to fit antisemitic propaganda. An Orchestra Reflects on War and Its Aftermath 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Trolleys from Seattle first reached the west shore of Elliott Bay in 1907, the year of West Seattle’s annexation to the city. The road to West Seattle, 1916 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z In the first barometer of global condemnation of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a majority of countries in the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday dismissed the annexation as illegal. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2014-03-27T18:40:41Z After the annexation of Czechoslovakia by the Soviets, Anka fled again with her second husband – to arrive as a refugee, "happy and lucky, in Cardiff". Terezín: the Nazi camp where music played amid the horror 2013-04-05T16:41:48Z Now two months old, the Lobster Club is the third and final stage in the annexation of the Seagram Building’s dining spaces by the Major Food Group, run by the two chefs and Jeff Zalaznick. The Lobster Club Does Japanese, From Raw to Half-Baked 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z “The Kremlin celebrated the illegal annexation of Ukraine with a night of entertainment in Red Square. Say what you will but a gig’s a gig.” ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere Weighs in on Its Own Trump Sketch 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Indeed, and not much about the annexation of Hungary. The Turkish soap opera that has enraged the country's politicians 2012-12-09T20:30:05Z Commentators also pointed out that Davis was the first Black singer to perform in a Viennese classical venue since Marian Anderson in November 1937, a few short months before the Nazi annexation. When Classical Music Was an Alibi 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z In Vienna, she is bombarded with memories of her childhood and the 1938 Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. Review: ‘Woman in Gold’ Stars Helen Mirren in Tug of War Over Artwork 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z A musicologist and composition student of Arnold Schoenberg, Wellesz composed his “Five Sonnets” for soprano and string quartet in 1934, before the Nazi annexation of Austria forced him to flee to England. Renée Fleming, Emerson String Quartet present a rapturous recital of Austrian songs 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z Friedrich learned the violin from about age 6 and had written a few compositions by the time of Hitler’s annexation of Austria in 1938. Friedrich Cerha, 96, Who Finished Another Composer’s Masterpiece, Dies 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The overall feeling is also tauter, even as the annexation of a neighboring apartment for a new media room and guest quarters increased the total size of the residence to 8,600 square feet. Great Heights 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z The collection's name fits well with a surge in patriotism in Russia triggered by Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and Western sanctions against Moscow. Russia to auction giant 51-carat polished diamond online 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z She also notes that the annexation of East Jerusalem contravenes international law and that East Jerusalem is steadily being drained of its Palestinian inhabitants. Ian McEwan on winning the Jerusalem prize 2011-02-24T11:30:36Z Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 was condemned by the West and strongly opposed by Crimea's Tatar minority, which now faces persecution in the Moscow-ruled Black Sea peninsula. Crimean Tatars are celebrating Ukrainian singer Jamala's win at Eurovision with a song that sheds light on their horrific deportations to Central Asia in 1944 but also hints at their recent treatment under Russian President Vladimir Putin 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z "Such a production will legitimize the annexation of Jerusalem and the destruction of the authenticity and character of the occupied city," PLO negotiator Hanan Ashrawi said in December. "Homeland" co-creator wants Israel to be prime spot for U.S. TV shows 2014-05-13T14:24:45Z After the annexation was finally muscled through a bitterly divided Congress, Houston became the only Southern governor to oppose secession and left the office rather than serving in the Confederacy, as Ms. Collins notes. Books of The Times: ‘As Texas Goes ’ by Gail Collins 2012-07-02T21:01:09Z Many middle-class residents of Jefferson County saw themselves as defenders of a particularly suburban way of life that was threatened by annexation from the central city. Same-sex suburban couples are changing the equality fight 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z The measure provides for complete annexation, without the exaction of any conditions on the part of the Hawaiians regarding the form of government to be adopted. From the archive, 15 June 1897: A volume filled with horrors 2010-06-15T15:22:00Z All had been seized, along with a large porcelain collection and a sugar refinery, after the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. Maria V. Altmann, Pursuer of Family Klimts, Dies at 94 2011-02-09T05:24:09Z He works for an organisation that houses Jews in the overwhelmingly Palestinian East Jerusalem, Israel's annexation of which is recognised by no other country. TV review: Marchlands, Louis Theroux: Ultra Zionists 2011-02-04T10:09:57Z Putin, whose popularity soared over the annexation of Crimea in 2014 but could be threatened by an economic crisis, has not commented publicly on the controversy and few Russians have yet seen the film. Oscar-nominated 'Leviathan' ruffles feathers in Russia 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z It’s a real missing-the-forest-for-the-trees moment, with investors worried that Russia’s annexation of Crimea will result in a drop in luxury-goods spending by Russian tourists. | Lupita’s Lancôme Gig, the Army’s Hair-Raiser and Christy Turlington’s Comeback 2014-04-04T22:01:32Z In the film, Thatcher compares Argentina’s annexation of the Falklands to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, though that bombing killed 2,402 U.S. troops and the first Argentine maneuvers killed no Brits. Meryl as Maggie in The Iron Lady: A Stunt of Genius 2011-12-29T16:59:44Z And war returned to Europe in 2014 in Ukraine, where Russian annexation and intervention have sparked a military conflict that has already led to 10,000 lives lost and millions displaced. Europe’s Glorious Years of Peace and Prosperity 2019-05-04T04:00:00Z A refugee after the Nazi annexation of Austria, Korngold had enjoyed a hugely successful career in Europe, in particular as an opera composer, before being invited to Hollywood to compose for the movies. Hollywood composer James Newton Howard unveils world premiere at Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z The annexation of Crimea contributed to a collapse in relations between Russia and Ukraine in 2014. Ukraine to check Crimea visit by Bulgaria's Eurovision singer 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z The press is weak, he added, and “the so-called opposition” divided, even over Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Russian Dissident Artist Will Seek Asylum in France 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z She also does a nimble job of delineating the cruel political manipulations involved in America’s annexation of the Hawaiian archipelago. Books of The Times: Some Stuff She Knows About Hawaii 2011-04-17T20:53:54Z Though Sentsov was known for his opposition to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and had aided Ukrainian soldiers in their ill-fated battle for the peninsula, he had also not been known as an especially political filmmaker. For Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, a jailing with no light in sight 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian representative stopped taking part in board meetings in 2014, in protest of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. For This Museum, Russian-German Collaboration Got Awkward 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The collection's name fits well with a surge in patriotism in Russia triggered by Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and Western sanctions against Moscow. Russia to auction giant 51-carat polished diamond online 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z In 2014, when a journalist challenged him on his annexation of Crimea, Putin brought up the U.S. annexation of Texas. Whataboutism: The Cold War tactic, thawed by Putin, is brandished by Donald Trump 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z By many accounts, Hitler’s annexation of Austria in 1938 forced Mr. Weidenfeld to flee, virtually penniless, to London, where he secured a job at the British Broadcasting Corporation. George Weidenfeld, British Publisher of ‘Lolita’ and London Fixture, Dies at 96 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z In 2017, when the dust was still settling on Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Birman was invited on a European Union-funded program to encourage cultural dialogue between artists from Eastern and Western Europe. What Is Russia Thinking? A ‘Documentary Opera’ Tries to Answer. 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Tense relations with Ukraine accounted for a large part of the slump, following Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and backing of a separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russian exports of Vodka and liquor hit decade low 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Last spring, Mr. Gergiev was among the artists signing a petition supporting the annexation of Crimea. Mariusz Trelinski Brings ‘Iolanta’ and ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ to the Met 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z A recent article in The New York Times reported that Russia’s culture ministry has pushed leading artists and intellectuals to sign a petition endorsing the annexation of Crimea. Gustavo Dudamel and Valery Gergiev Face National Issues 2014-04-03T12:00:01Z Just 25, Laxmibai trained a regiment to protect the kingdom of Jhansi from annexation by the powerful British East India Company. ‘The Warrior Queen of Jhansi’ Review: Freedom Fighter 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Ordering the appetizer platter alone will prompt the annexation of a vacant table next to yours, assuming there is one. Thai Flavors Without Shortcuts at Boran in Carroll Gardens 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Experts at both auction houses interpreted the results against the background of Western economic sanctions on Russia over Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its support for armed pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Art vs politics at London auctions of Russian paintings 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z These deep imperial ties with Ukraine help explain why Putin’s brazen annexation of Crimea was broadly popular within Russia. How the Dead Hand of Imperialism Continues to Influence World Politics 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z He agreed to omit the mentions of Mr. Putin’s announcement about Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, he said, seeing it as a necessary compromise to make the book available to Russian readers. You Can Read Yuval Noah Harari’s Book in Russian, Except for the Parts About Russia 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z The reason appears to be increased access to food resources and, when all the males of a neighboring community are killed or driven off, annexation of females. Did Capital Punishment Create Morality? 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z And as Hawaii grappled with American annexation, it became a point of pride to strum this plucky little instrument made of wood found only in Hawaii. Hawaii considers making it official with ukulele 2014-02-13T03:48:19Z A treaty providing for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States will, according to present arrangements, be sent to the Senate at an early date. From the archive, 15 June 1897: A volume filled with horrors 2010-06-15T15:22:00Z For the next eight months, the Scottish artist Susan Philipsz is using the eerie sound of fingers rubbed on water-filled glasses to remind visitors of Nazi Germany’s annexation of Austria 80 years ago. An Invisible Artwork Reminds Austria of Its Nazi Past 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The Crimean peninsula’s annexation propelled Russia’s relations with the West to a post-Cold War low and saw a string of countries impose economic sanctions on Moscow. Russia drops plans for Putin mosaic in military church 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Britain’s exit from the European Union and the breakdowns in Iraq and Syria all have deep roots in an imperial past that still casts shadows on the present. How the Dead Hand of Imperialism Continues to Influence World Politics 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z One main theme of the Salzburg conference was Russian President Vladimir V. Putin’s actions in the annexation of Crimea and the incursion into Ukraine. Margaret MacMillan Discusses Causes of World War I 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z The event also marks the return of Russia after it boycotted the contest last year amid tensions with Ukraine following Moscow’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea in 2014. Glitzy Eurovision pageant gives boost to Lisbon tourism 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z In 1938, after the Anschluss, as the German annexation of Austria was known, his father was sent to Dachau, but he was later released. Frederic Morton, Author and Essayist, Dies at 90 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z In the meantime, the Met’s annexation of the Breuer building is an eight-year agreement. Becoming Modern: The Met’s Mission at the Breuer Building 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Russia’s war in Ukraine and its 2014 annexation of Crimea divided opinion. Life in the 'hairy underground': the lost history of Soviet hippies 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Maddow quotes from a 2016 conversation in which Tillerson explained that after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea, he visited Russia and was surprised by his interactions with Putin and his aides. Rachel Maddow Takes On the Oil Industry 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z He defends Russia’s annexation of Crimea and is critical of Mr. Putin for not going further. Emmanuel Carrère’s New Book Profiles Edward Limonov 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z The Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation recipient is close to Putin and expressed support for Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Management drops conductor Valery Gergiev over Putin ties 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Artists from Ukraine — where government forces have been fighting pro-Russian separatists since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in early 2014 — have been even more spectacular in their denouncements in Venice. Venice Biennale Pavilions for Iraq, Ukraine and Syria Reflect Strife at Home 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z The standard criticism of Nixon’s victories is that they involved, in essence, an opportunistic annexation of racist white southern Democrats who had been orphaned when the national Democratic Party embraced civil rights. The populist manifesto 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The Alpine republic will solemnly mark the 75th anniversary on Tuesday of its annexation by Nazi Germany, an event most Austrians at the time welcomed. Vienna Philharmonic acknowledges honoring Nazi war criminal 2013-03-11T01:10:09Z The dispute over Russia’s annexation of Crimea and a deadly separatist war in eastern Ukraine are likely to dominate Zelenskiy’s agenda. New Ukrainian leader’s campaign had pages from sitcom script 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z Many in the Israeli government support the annexation of the West Bank, and official government maps often make no mention of the “green line” boundary between the two. ‘From the river to the sea’: Why a 6-word phrase sparks fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Oil-rich Kazakhstan and other Central Asian nations have maintained a delicate balancing act, preserving strong economic ties with Moscow but refusing to recognize its annexation of Ukrainian regions. Putin visits Kazakhstan, part of his efforts to cement ties with ex-Soviet neighbors 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z In the clips, Xolidayboy appeared to call himself "Ukrainian" and said the Russian annexation of Crimea had not improved life for Crimeans. Xolidayboy: Russian TikTok star collapses on stage after draft notice 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z It has not recognised Russia's annexation a little more than a year ago of chunks of Ukrainian territory. Kazakh president: Forming multi-polar world painful, but reason will prevail 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognizing Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights. Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “This is a comparison you cannot make because the IOC never accepted the annexation of Crimea,” Bach said. Russian athletes won’t be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country’s suspension 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z In 1846, seeking to expand U.S. borders after supporting the annexation of Texas, President James K. Polk called on Congress to declare war with Mexico. Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won’t work 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The market, which had over the past two decades attracted Russian and eastern European buyers, had cooled after the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Paul Allen’s French villa sold to billionaire hedge fund founder 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z In an address released in the early hours to mark the first anniversary of the annexation, Putin insisted that it was carried out “in full accordance with international norms.” Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Western countries dismissed the outcomes as meaningless and illegal annexation, underpinned by mass coercion of voters. Putin says Russian-held regions in Ukraine endorse their choice to join Moscow 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The deal depends on the willingness of Israel’s current government — whose Cabinet ministers have imposed sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and called openly for the annexation of the West Bank — to offer the concessions. Saudi delegation visits Palestinian territories as Israel and Saudi Arabia eye normalization 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin’s annexation of the four areas comes after referendums were held in all four areas. Russia Claims Four Large Areas of Ukraine 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Ukraine, its Western allies and the vast majority of countries at the UN General Assembly, including Turkey, condemned the declared annexation as illegal. Coal from Russian-annexed Ukraine sold in NATO member Turkey - data, sources 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government, Israel has stepped up settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, with government ministers openly vowing complete annexation of the territory. 30 years after Oslo, Israeli foreign minister rejects international dictates on Palestinian issue 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Now the country has its most hardline ever government - with religious nationalist ministers who advocate annexation of the West Bank. Oslo Accords: 30 years of lost Palestinian hopes 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Pro-Russia occupation authorities seized the platforms operated by the Chernomorneftegaz company following the annexation of Crimea, which most of the world regarded as illegal. Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea’s annexation 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z "It is ... totally unacceptable for Russia to conduct such 'elections' in these regions on the basis of such an illegal 'annexation'," Japan's foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said in statement over the weekend. Russian regional vote delivers strong result for Putin amid claims of rigging 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Those referendums were designed to put a veneer of democracy on the annexation. Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Israel recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, joining the United States as the only two countries to acknowledge the kingdom’s annexation of the disputed north African territory. Moroccan senate president delays historic trip to Israel due to illness and says he will return 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It was one of the only countries to recognise the independence of Russian-claimed Ukrainian regions, and it expressed support for Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine. Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The comments caused an uproar in Ukraine because Russian President Vladimir Putin has invoked the legacies of the two Russian monarchs in justifying his invasion of Ukraine and the annexation of its territory. Pope acknowledges his Russia comments were faulty 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z He used the same article to attack the Russia's 2014 annexation of the Black Sea peninsula. Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister? 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Ukraine and the West denounced them as a sham and decried the annexation as illegal. Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian authorities complain that Russia is once again offering ultimatums instead of compromises, such as demanding that Ukraine accepts the annexation of occupied territories. Threats, insults, and Kremlin 'robots': How Russian diplomacy died under Putin 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z It justifies the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine, and paints the West as hostile toward Moscow. Russian students are returning to school, where they face new lessons to boost their patriotism 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Three quarters of countries at the United Nations General Assembly condemned what they termed Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of the four regions in a vote last October. Moscow stages local elections in occupied parts of Ukraine 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The Catholic Church is still revered in the country for its anti-Communist, pro-independence stance while it was under Soviet Union annexation. Lithuania summons Pope's diplomat over remarks on Russian empire heritage 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z President Vladimir Putin invokes their legacies in justifying his invasion and annexation of Ukrainian territory last year. Pope did not aim to glorify imperialism in remarks on Russian tsars - Vatican 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z After the 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea, the Kremlin’s narratives spilled into movie theaters. The Ukraine war, propaganda-style, is coming to Russian movie screens. Will people watch? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z That happened again after the 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea – and this time, the Kremlin’s narratives spilled into movie theaters. The Ukraine war, propaganda-style, is coming to Russian movie screens. Will people watch? 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Last year, Moscow said the four territories returned overwhelming votes in favour of annexation by Russia, in "referendums" Ukraine and its Western allies said were fraudulent. Moscow stages local elections in occupied parts of Ukraine 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z During the period, the Vatican kept Lithuanian diplomatic representation to the Holy See as it did not recognize the annexation. Lithuania summons Pope's diplomat over remarks on Russian empire heritage 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z After the Ukrainian Maidan Revolution in 2013-14 and Russia's annexation of Crimea, the first reports of the Wagner private military company surfaced. How Putin's long friendship with Wagner boss Prigozhin turned ugly 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z As all this was unfolding in 2014, Putin launched his initial invasion of Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Crimea and the incursion into the Donbas region. In midst of war, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day | Opinion 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Belgrade, in turn, does not recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea and parts of Ukraine which it occupies. Serbia joins Ukraine's Crimea platform, vows friendship with Kyiv 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z "We will not wait if our concerns become closer to reality," Medvedev said in the article that marked the 15th anniversary of the independence recognition, referring to a possible annexation. Russia may annex Georgian breakaway regions -Medvedev 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Belgrade, meanwhile, does not recognise Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine which it occupies. Ukrainian and Serbian presidents hold 'good' and 'open' talks 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z He also said Ukraine must be prepared to accept Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, which would effectively predetermine the outcome of any future negotiated settlement. Russia, Ukraine and Versailles: Bogus lessons from history won't solve this crisis 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z As for Netanyahu, at the time he suggested that the problem of illegal settlements would best be resolved by a formal Israeli annexation of a large area of the Palestinian West Bank. How Israel occupied itself 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Powerful ministers in the government have openly called for the collapse of the authority and the annexation of the West Bank. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fires nearly all governors in West Bank in major upheaval 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The annexation of Crimea in 2014 went so smoothly that Mr. Putin thought eliminating Ukraine would be easy. Putin’s Forever War 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The United Nations and the international community overwhelmingly consider the settlements and Israel’s annexation of east Jerusalem, home to the city’s most sensitive holy sites, to be illegal. Vast majority of submissions to UN body on Israeli occupation favor them, Palestinians say 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z “I think that is, at the end of the day, why the annexation took place.” The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z After Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, for instance, some of the new towers remained empty, only to be filled with government agencies. Small Strikes and Big Ambitions in Ukraine’s Attacks on Russia 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Those measures followed Russia's illegal annexation of Ukraine's southern Crimea peninsula in March 2014. Ukraine moves Christmas Day in snub to Russia 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z “He told me in 2014, ‘You might not like the annexation of Crimea, but it’s just.’” Putin’s Forever War 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Beyond Africa, the Wagner group was instrumental in enabling Russia's illegal occupation and annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z By the time of the 2014 Russian annexation, Crimea had been part of Ukraine for 60 years. The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Construction began in 2016, about two years after Russia’s annexation, and was completed in little more than two years. Bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z In 2014, worried by Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula, NATO’s heads of state formalized the benchmark and urged countries to move toward it within the next decade. A Turning Point for Military Spending 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Her warnings about Russian revanchism had gone largely unheeded, even after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, she said. NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Spurred by Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, the three Baltic states sharply increased military spending. Why are the Baltic states strategically important for NATO? 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Ukraine says the annexation is illegal and void, and that it will not rest until every last Russian soldier is ejected from its internationally recognised territory. Elections in Russian-controlled Ukraine could be cancelled, official says 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z At least four allow corporate entities and trusts to vote in municipal elections, while others restrict such entities to voting in special elections such as annexations, referenda or bond issues. Delaware House approves bill allowing business entities to vote in town’s municipal elections 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Smotrich is a far-right former settlement activist who advocates Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Israel’s Push to Expand West Bank Settlements, Explained 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Kremlin demands that Kyiv recognize the annexations, while Kyiv has ruled out any talks until Russian troops pull back from all occupied territories. Russian missile kills 11 in a pizza parlor and Ukraine arrests man accused of directing the strike 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z An Israeli law passed after the annexation of east Jerusalem allows Jews to reclaim properties that were Jewish before the formation of the Israeli state in 1948. As a lengthy legal battle ends, a Palestinian family braces for eviction from Jerusalem home 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The Kremlin demands that Kyiv recognize the annexations, while Kyiv has ruled out any talks with Russia until its troops pull back from all occupied territories. 9 killed, including 3 children, as Russian missile slams into pizza restaurant in east Ukraine city 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z "The Israeli government is pushing us at an unprecedented pace towards the full annexation of the West Bank," the organisation said in a statement. West Bank: US 'troubled' by Israeli settlement expansion plans 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z “The Israeli government is pushing us at an unprecedented pace towards the full annexation of the West Bank,” the settlement watchdog Peace Now said in a statement. Israel approves thousands of building permits in West Bank 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, he said the crisis was “yet another demonstration of the big strategic mistake that President Putin made with his illegal annexation of Crimea and the war against Ukraine.” Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt as uncertainty swirls 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z From there, he raised mercenaries to fight in Syria and Libya, and, most fatefully, founded the private military group Wagner, which emerged during Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. As Putin’s Trusted Partner, Prigozhin Was Always Willing to Do the Dirty Work 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Wagner was first seen in action in eastern Ukraine soon after a separatist conflict erupted there in April 2014, in the weeks following Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. Who is the head of the mercenary group calling for an armed rebellion in Russia? 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z He made the trip to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula’s annexation, a move that Ukraine and most of the world considered illegal. Russia-backed officials say explosion damages bridge linking Ukraine’s mainland to Crimea 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z “This decision will inevitably lead to further harmful construction in the settlements, in clear violation of international law,” Peace Now added, saying that the government was on a “path toward de facto annexation.” Israel Eases West Bank Settlement Rules, Clearing Way for New Homes 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Israel’s Peace Now anti-settlement watchdog group criticized the decision for “disregarding security and political considerations and perpetuating de facto annexation in the West Bank.” Israeli government gives settler minister control over West Bank settlement planning 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Russia proclaimed its annexation of four Ukrainian provinces last year, although it does not fully control any of them and does not hold the main population centres of two. Russia tries to signal normalcy as Ukraine forces advance 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Gerhartz said he proposed the exercise in 2018, reasoning that Russia’s annexation of Crimea underlined the need to be able to defend NATO. Major air defense exercise starts in Germany, effect on civilian flights unclear 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z But General Gerhartz said that when he proposed the exercise, in 2018, “the trigger for me back then was the capture, the annexation of Crimea,” the Ukrainian peninsula, by Mr. Putin four years earlier. NATO Kicks Off Its Biggest Air Force Drills Since End of Cold War 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The canal was blocked by Ukraine following the annexation of Crimea in 2014, but Russia quickly unblocked it after it invaded southern Ukraine last year. Ukraine floods recede but fears over disease remain 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Ukrainian authorities cut off water supplies to Crimea after Moscow’s illegal annexation of the peninsula in 2014, and Putin cited the need to restore them as a main reason for his decision to invade Ukraine. Russia shells Ukrainian city inundated by dam collapse after Zelenskyy visit 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z More than 100 rounds of consultation and attempts at a ceasefire since Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 only led to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he said. Ukraine rejects calls to 'freeze' conflict, foreign minister says 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z For years, it served as Crimea’s main water resource, but shortly after the annexation, Ukraine blocked the flow of water. Russia warns that the dam’s destruction is a risk to Crimea’s water supply. 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Russians had been leaving even before the Ukraine war, including those who disagreed with Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and with new laws that made it easier to punish dissent. Why are people leaving Russia, who are they, and where are they going? 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z “I don’t understand the point of these annexations, I don’t even know where they are,” said Alina, 31, a social media manager in Belgorod. ‘Everything Changed’: The War Arrives on Russians’ Doorstep 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z The drumbeat of indoctrination essentially started with Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, but the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has accelerated it. In Russian Schools, It’s Recite Your ABC’s and ‘Love Your Army’ 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z It has adopted six resolutions, demanding Russia withdraw all its forces from Ukraine and condemning its “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions. Trinidad’s Francis elected next leader of UN General Assembly 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z But it insists that any talks be based on "new realities", meaning its declared annexation of five Ukrainian provinces it fully or partly controls - a condition Kyiv will not accept. Ukraine peace plan is only way to end Russia's war, says Zelenskiy aide 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z But it has insisted that any negotiations must be based on "new realities", meaning its declared annexation of four Ukrainian provinces that it largely or partly controls - a condition unacceptable to Kyiv. Russia says it discussed peace prospects for Ukraine with Chinese special envoy 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Kyiv officials have mimicked the Kremlin's rhetoric surrounding Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 when it initially denied the troops involved were Russian. Analysis: Cross-border incursions from Ukraine may stretch Russian defences 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The G20 tourism working group meeting is the first international event in the region since the annexation. Hundreds rally in Pakistan-ruled Kashmir against India G20 meet 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z When a separatist rebellion engulfed eastern Ukraine in 2014 weeks after Moscow’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, the rebels quickly won control of the city, only to lose it a few months later. Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian city of Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Russia used to be a member of the G7 club of industrialised democracies, which was previously known as the G8, until Moscow was excluded after its the annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region in 2014. Russia calls G7 summit incubator for anti-Russian and anti-Chinese 'hysteria' 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Russia had participated in some summits with the other seven countries before being removed from the then-Group of Eight after its 2014 annexation of Crimea. G7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Hitler greeting the British prime minister Neville Chamberlain at the Munich Peace Conference that agreed to the German annexation of the Sudetenland. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Their goal was the separation of Bosnia-Herzegovina from Austria-Hungary and its annexation by Serbia to form Greater Serbia, a state comprising all regions of importance to ethnic Serbs. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The annexation of Gao greatly expanded the Mali Empire, but only temporarily. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Gerwel told Li that Poland hoped that China will never recognise the annexation of Ukrainian territories by Russia and warned that military aid from Beijing for Moscow would have "grave consequences" for relations with Europe. Poland says China should put pressure on Russia to end war 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Among other topics he mentioned were Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a peace “formula” for the war that began after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, and energy cooperation. Ukrainian president attends Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, where many leaders are close to Moscow 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Further boosts to his popularity came from Russia’s invasion of the small republic of Georgia in 2008 and, especially, its invasion and subsequent annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from the Ukraine in 2014. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Sunni Ali’s program of annexation greatly expanded Songhai. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z As a result of this annexation, the Nabataeans’ trade network seems to have disintegrated, an event that greatly benefited the Palmyrenes who no longer had to compete against them. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Among other topics he mentioned were Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a peace “formula,” and energy cooperation. Arab leaders, joined by Syria’s Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The Central Asian nation of 20 million has close historical, economic and security ties with Moscow, but has maintained neutrality in the Ukrainian conflict, refusing to recognise Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine's territory. Kazakhs increasingly wary of Russia's belligerence - poll 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Beyond the annexation of Crimea, he also noted Russia’s conflict with Georgia in 2008, saying: “This has to stop.” NATO mulls future security guarantees for Ukraine but wary of igniting a wider war 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The annexation of Gao greatly expanded the Malian Empire, but it did not last. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z "Ukraine is proposing a victory not just in this war but a victory over aggression, annexations, deportations over the catastrophe of genocide, anywhere throughout the world," he said. Zelenskiy collects Charlemagne Prize on behalf of Ukrainian people 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z With nearly a fifth of the country under Russian control, and President Vladimir Putin declaring the annexation of four regions his forces partially occupy, this would possibly include discussions about land concessions. Ukraine war: Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for offensive 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z While overtly political songs are not allowed in the song contest, many also saw a clear message about the modern annexation. Eurovision 2023: Jamala on rescuing Crimean folk songs from Russian invasion 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Russia last September proclaimed the annexation of four Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia region. IAEA head warns of dangers around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Fearful of losing political power in Hawaii and the hope of annexation, in 1893 a group of primarily American conspirators forced Liliuokalani to abdicate. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Russia considers the area as its own territory, following self-styled referendums and an illegal annexation last year. Ukraine war: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Wagner was first spotted in action in eastern Ukraine soon after a separatist conflict erupted there in April 2014, weeks after Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. No love lost between Russian military and Wagner mercenaries amid Ukraine war 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The experts cited the “refusal” of Russian envoys to provide information, and suggested that Crimea, under international law, remains part of Ukraine despite Russia’s annexation of the peninsula in 2014. UN experts defend Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The statement struck a positive tone, giving a nod to Kyiv’s insistence that its territory cannot be broken up by Russia’s annexations of land while making clear that Beijing values its longstanding ties with Ukraine. China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The United Arab Emirates and Israel will work toward normalizing ties in a deal that halts Israel’s annexation of land claimed by Palestinians. Opinion: Israel on its 75th anniversary — still unsettled, divided and at war with itself 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Last year, in a video shot at a ceremony in the Kremlin to mark Russia's unilateral annexation of four Ukrainian regions, Tatarsky said Russia should "kill everyone" and "rob everyone" in Ukraine. Russian woman loses appeal against detention over bomb that killed military blogger 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The following day, his band performed in Crimea in support of a vote that had no international recognition but was used by the Kremlin to justify its annexation of the Ukrainian region. Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z They also frame the Chinese annexation as an act of liberation for Tibetans. China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z President Donald J. Trump, in turn, did virtually whatever Mr. Netanyahu wanted, from cheering the annexation of the Golan Heights to moving the American Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. Israel’s Right-Wing Government Has Jewish Democrats at a Loss 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Ukraine and its Western allies rejected the annexations and Russian forces only partly hold the regions. Putin visits two regions in Ukraine as G7 condemn nuclear plan 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Moscow says Kyiv must first accept its annexation of Ukrainian territory; Ukraine says Russia must pull out its troops. Ukraine foreign minister seeks support on visit to Iraq 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z General Assembly have condemned Russia’s declared annexation of the four regions as illegal. Exclusive: Chinese firm imported copper from Russian-controlled part of Ukraine - data 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z But these characterisations of Tibetan society and China's annexation have long been controversial - and mirror the Chinese government's rhetoric. China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Balkan country has refused, although it voted at the United Nations to condemn the war and Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory. Serbia denies it sent weapons to Ukraine, as leaked document claims 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Gen. Gerhartz said the forced annexation was a wake-up call for Europe. Finland joins NATO as members deploy aircraft to Europe to test readiness 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z In a reference to China's 12-point peace plan, she stressed that any plan consolidating Russian annexations was "simply not viable". Macron and von der Leyen: Europe’s good cop and bad cop to meet Xi Jinping 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The 12-mile bridge was constructed after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and provides road and rail links to Russia. A web of trenches shows Russia fears losing Crimea Critics of China's narrative, such as Tibet's government-in-exile, say Beijing uses it to justify the annexation and its oppression of Tibetans over the years. China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z It was a line he walked skilfully enough to be invited not only on state television but to the Kremlin itself, where he watched a ceremony declaring the annexation of several Ukrainian provinces. What We Know About the Bomb Attack on a Russian Pro-War Blogger 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z By the time Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine a year ago, Biden had years of experience with the Russian leader, including a close-up view of his annexation of Crimea while Biden was vice president. On foreign policy, Biden’s gut is his guide 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z In September, he was invited to the Kremlin to hear President Vladimir V. Putin announce the annexation of four Ukrainian regions, a move broadly denounced by Western nations. Assassinated Pro-War Blogger Was Part of a Radical Russian Movement 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z In her 2014 interview, she was asked about Russia’s proxy war in eastern Ukraine and Putin’s illegal annexation of Crimea. In old, feel-good story, Putin bought teacher an apartment. He didn’t. 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z He was among hundreds of attendees at a lavish Kremlin ceremony last September to proclaim Russia's annexation of four partly occupied regions of Ukraine, a move that most countries at the U.N. condemned as illegal. Russian military blogger killed in St Petersburg bomb blast - agencies 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Once land is included in a UGB, it is eligible for annexation to a city. Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Among them were politicians with close ties to Kohelet, which has long pushed for annexation of the West Bank — land Palestinians envision as part of a future state — and for gender segregation inside Israel. The secretive Israeli think tank behind Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The Palestinian envoy urged the Security Council and the international community to mobilize every effort “to stop annexation, violence against our people, and provocations.” Palestinians and Israelis clash at UN over Netanyahu actions 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Much of the world sees that annexation as illegal and does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over East Jerusalem. At Al Aqsa Mosque, Shards of Stained Glass Tell a Story of Conflict 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z That decision was then a reaction to what it perceived as a severely deteriorated security situation in Europe months after Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea. Seven out of 30 allies met NATO military spending target in 2022-Stoltenberg 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The Kremlin claims to be giving the proposal “great attention” while insisting there can be no peace until Ukraine accepts “new realities,” an apparent reference to Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory. As Xi visits Russia, Putin sees his anti-U.S. world order taking shape 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Russia has sought to present the annexation of the four regions as a fait accompli, and the Russian constitution was even rewritten to incorporate them. Putin visits occupied Mariupol, staking claim to invaded Ukrainian lands 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Earlier, on Saturday, Putin traveled to Crimea, a short distance southwest of Mariupol, to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine. Russian President Putin visits occupied city of Mariupol 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z On Saturday Mr Putin made an unannounced visit to Crimea, to mark the ninth anniversary of Russia's annexation of the territory from Ukraine. Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to war-damaged Mariupol, state media reports 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z His trip on Saturday to Crimea was timed to coincide with the ninth anniversary of Russia’s illegal annexation of the peninsula. Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Occupied Ukraine 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Despite receiving Moscow's backing during the 2022 unrest, he has refused to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine or recognise its annexation of some Ukrainian territories. Ruling party likely to sweep Kazakh parliamentary election 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Russia signed the Rome Statute in 2000, but withdrew its backing in 2016, after the ICC classified Moscow's annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula as an armed conflict. Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin? 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Kazakhstan has refused to support Russia's invasion or recognise its annexation of Ukrainian territories. UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Some liberal Russian and Ukrainian critics point to nationalist statements that Navalny made early in his political career — before Russia’s 2014 invasion and annexation of Crimea — which, they claim, indicate a Russian imperialist mindset. Oscar-winning documentary ‘Navalny’ tells terrifying, timely tale 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Tensions have risen over the Black Sea ever since Russia's annexation of nearby Crimea in 2014. US drone downing: Black Sea conflict inevitable until Russia leaves - Ukraine minister 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Tensions have risen over the Black Sea ever since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Russia pilots 'reckless' in drone collision - US 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But in 2014 he turned political, reacting to the annexation of Crimea with pointed barbs and sarcasm. Review | Zelensky’s heroic wartime leadership has deep historical roots 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z And when Mr. Putin celebrated the annexation of four Ukrainian regions in late September, Mr. Dronov, 31, shared the stage with him, singing Russia’s national anthem while his trademark blond dreadlocks fell into his eyes. Changing His Tune for Mother Russia 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Donetsk, the center of Ukraine’s industrial heartland of the Donbas, has been engulfed by fighting ever since the Moscow-backed separatist rebellion erupted in April 2014, weeks after Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. The flowers of war: Ukraine smith turns guns, ammo into art 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z In 2014, after Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Crimea, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization pledged that its member states would annually commit a minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense spending. Opinion | Europe is finally starting to face its threats. It should do more. 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The Kremlin has illegally declared annexation of four Ukrainian provinces, and controls the majority of that territory. Russia Lacks Firepower to Keep Advancing, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Zeman condemned the “unprovoked act of aggression,” but he had opposed the initial EU sanctions against Russia after the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Czech President Milos Zeman leaves, opponents celebrate 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z When a separatist rebellion engulfed the Donbas in April 2014, weeks after Moscow’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, Russia-backed separatists won control of the city but lost it a few months later. Battle for Bakhmut takes center stage in war in Ukraine 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The horses were placed under sanctions, following Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Czech hunt for Chechen strongman Kadyrov's racehorse 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z North Korea has publicly supported Moscow since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago and expressed support for Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine, which most countries have rejected. North Korea's state media backs Russian call for probe into pipeline blast 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z The Kremlin’s position that Ukraine must acquiesce to Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory as a precondition for negotiations should not be accepted by any nation, Blinken has said. G-20 fails to reach consensus on global agenda amid Ukraine disputes 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Russia says its annexation of Ukrainian territory must be the baseline for talks; Ukraine says its precondition is retaking that territory. Ukraine Reinforces Embattled Bakhmut, but Mission Is Unclear 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z With a new far-right government in power, the settlers believe that the moment to push for operational annexation of the land they see as their biblical birthright has finally arrived. Emboldened by Israel’s far right, Jewish settlers fan the flames of chaos 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z But neither Kazakhstan nor Uzbekistan has voiced support for the war in Ukraine or recognized Mr. Putin’s attempted annexation of four Ukrainian regions. In Central Asia, Blinken Will Urge Distance From Russia, and Ukraine War 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z State Department spokesperson Ned Price repeated Sunday that “the United States does not and never will recognize Russia’s purported annexation of the peninsula. Crimea is Ukraine.” On Ukraine front, civilians cling on as troops repel Russia 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z They note that Russia is brutally attacking its neighbor and insists that Ukrainians accept Russian annexation of large swaths of their territory as a condition of peace. In Ukraine War, Talking About Peace Is a Fight of Its Own 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z But Russia’s invasion and annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 was a trigger. Borsch without a ‘t’: Kyiv chef uses food to reclaim culture 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The country was already suffering from Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Covid pandemic before President Vladimir Putin’s invasion added to the severe economic challenges. Is It Fraud, or Is It ‘Puffery’? 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z If formal annexation is not possible due to U.S. opposition, it adds, "de facto assertion of sovereignty should be pursued". Israeli pro-settler minister formally gains West Bank powers 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z It denied backing separatists in Ukraine's Donbas region in 2014 and said its annexation of Crimea was backed by a referendum, which Kyiv and the West say violated Ukraine’s constitution and international law. NATO's Stoltenberg: Ukraine war must end Russian 'cycle of aggression' 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z On the eve of Russia’s orchestrated “annexations” of four regions in eastern Ukraine, Zelensky again met with his top advisers to decide on a response. A year in the trenches has hardened Ukraine’s president 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The Bucharest Nine was formed in 2015 in response to Russia’s invasion and annexation of Crimea, with a goal of enhancing regional security and promoting cooperation among nations under threat. Biden reassures NATO allies that an attack on one is an attack on all 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z It also condemned all attempts at annexation, including decisions and measures by Israel regarding settlements. No UN vote Monday on Israel settlements - diplomats 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z He will meet with leaders of the Bucharest Nine, a group of nations on NATO’s eastern flank including the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Estonia that was created after the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. Harris headlines summit as world braces for fighting surge in Ukraine 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z It also condemns all attempts at annexation, including decisions and measures by Israel regarding settlements. UN likely to vote Monday on call for Israel to stop settlements -diplomats 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Though Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its undivided capital, its annexation of the eastern part of the city is not internationally recognized. Israel approves law to strip Arab attackers of citizenship 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z NATO's decision was a reaction to what it perceived as a severely deteriorated security situation in Europe months after Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea. German defence minister backs raising NATO spending goal 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Netanyahu has been under international pressure to control Ben Gvir and other settler activists and religious nationalists in his coalition who are pushing for the annexation of the West Bank and more restrictions on Palestinians. Car-ramming attack near Jerusalem settlement kills 2, including 6-year-old 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The UK has been providing Ukraine with military training since 2014, when an earlier Russian incursion led to the annexation of Crimea. Britain pledges Ukrainian fighter pilot training during Zelenskyy visit 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The annexation process has to be resident-driven and the city of Marinette must receive a petition from interested parties and vote on the annexation. Cleaning up "forever chemicals" is costly and messy — just ask this Wisconsin town 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Members of Netanyahu’s coalition include settler activists and Jewish nationalists calling for annexation of the West Bank and harsher policies against Palestinians. Normally sleepy Jericho becomes hot spot in spiral of West Bank violence 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z He assures me he did not participate in Russia's annexation of Crimea, or fight in eastern Ukraine when war first erupted in the Donbas nine years ago. Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians' 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z And he cautioned the Netanyahu government: “The United States will continue to oppose anything that puts that goal further out of reach,” mentioning Israeli settlement expansion and moves “towards annexation in the West Bank.” Blinken visit deepens Israeli and Palestinian skepticism about U.S. role 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z A joint statement by the two governments issued later, however, said they "emphatically deplored Russia's violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity and annexation of parts of its territory as flagrant violations of international law." Brazil's Lula cold-shoulders Germany's Scholz on Ukraine support 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z It is less clear how forcefully Blinken will press Netanyahu on political positions from certain elements of his coalition, some of whom have espoused anti-LGBT views or called for the annexation of the West Bank. High-level visit highlights U.S. balancing act on Israel, Palestinians 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z In April 2018, the Trump administration announced sanctions on seven oligarchs and companies they owned or controlled as punishment for Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, the 2014 annexation of Crimea and other acts. How an oligarch may have recruited the FBI agent who investigated him 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z The shootings took place in East Jerusalem, a contested part of the city which Israel has controlled since its annexation in 1967 and which is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as their capital. Spate of shootings targeting Israelis puts region on high alert 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z In the latest attempt to cement its illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory, Russia announced Friday that it will impose Moscow time in the parts of four Ukrainian regions now under control of its invading forces. Russia says it will impose Moscow time in occupied areas of Ukraine 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The Wagner Group was first spotted in action in eastern Ukraine soon after a separatist conflict erupted there in April 2014, weeks after Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Brutality of Russia’s Wagner gives it lead in Ukraine war 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Less than 1-1/2 months after the annexations, Russia lost control of the city of Kherson and broad swaths of the surrounding territory following a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin’s highly orchestrated announcement of the illegal annexations came despite widespread international condemnation and the fact that Russia didn’t fully control the areas it annexed. Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Japan also froze assets of an additional three entities and 22 individuals in Russia and 14 pro-Moscow individuals related to the "annexation" of the southeastern Ukraine region. Japan bans exports of robots, semiconductor parts to Russia in new sanctions 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z But Ukraine, unlike Russia, observes daylight saving time, so all of its clocks are due to spring forward by one hour on March 26, regardless of Moscow’s annexation aspirations. Russia says it will impose Moscow time in occupied areas of Ukraine 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z I need to know: Is Israel’s control of the West Bank a matter of temporary occupation or of an emerging annexation, as members of your coalition advocate? Can Joe Biden save Israel? 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The Kazakh government, despite its traditionally close ties with Moscow, has not supported the invasion or recognised the annexation of Ukrainian territories by Russia, and has called for peace. Kazakh MP loses seat after speaking in support of Russia 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Less than 1-1/2 months after the annexations, Russia lost control of the city of Kherson and broad swaths of the surrounding territory under the brunt of a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z More recently, Tokayev has condemned Putin’s claimed annexation of four regions of Ukraine. Kazakhstan tightens visa rules, setting limits for Russians fleeing war duty 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The illegal annexation has been widely condemned by the international community. Russia says it will impose Moscow time in occupied areas of Ukraine 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The former journalist and TV anchor, a Crimean Tatar whose parents left Crimea after Russia’s 2014 takeover and annexation of the strategic peninsula, said Ukraine needs political, economic and military support. Ukraine’s leader wants to visit UN on invasion anniversary 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z From the outset, Moscow identified Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk province as priorities, and it has treated the areas as Russian territory since their alleged annexation. Russia says it has captured the eastern town of Soledar 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z After Germany’s annexation of Austria in 1938, known as the Anschluss, Mr. Reichmann’s father transferred the family’s money to London and converted other assets to gold, which funded their escape to Paris later that year. Albert Reichmann, real estate mogul who aided Jewish causes, dies at 93 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Gerasimov was appointed by Putin to head Russia’s General Staff in 2012 and has been closely associated with Russia’s use of hybrid warfare, including in its 2014 invasion and illegal annexation of Crimea. Russia’s new commander reflects Putin’s plan to push for victory in Ukraine 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The UK government, like the rest of the international community, does not recognise Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem, so official visits are not co-ordinated through the Israeli authorities. UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z It also pledged to promote annexation of the West Bank, with Mr Netanyahu saying he would choose "the timing and weighing Israel's general national and international interests". UK accused of ignoring extremism over talks with Israel's new government 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The retreat from the only regional center captured by Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 came weeks after its annexation by Moscow and dealt a painful blow to the Kremlin. Top Russian military officer put in charge of Ukraine action 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z It beefed up those programs after Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukrainian troops will travel to Oklahoma to learn to operate the Patriot missile system. 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Even before last year’s invasion, he noted, Ukraine’s sovereignty was already compromised by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. What Does It Mean to Provide ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The government’s published guidelines call for more West Bank settlement construction, the legalization of dozens of illegally built outposts and eventually the full annexation of the territory. Israel’s Netanyahu races ahead with hard-line agenda 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Several Chechen units have joined Ukraine in its fight against Russia in recent years, following the 2014 uprising of Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. Your Monday Briefing 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z As part of any peace deal, Russian officials have said they will insist Ukraine acknowledge Russia’s “annexation” of four eastern Ukrainian provinces. Putin’s proposed cease-fire gets frosty reception in Kyiv, Washington 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z While listing Ukraine’s successes, Zelenskiy referred to the Crimean Bridge, Moscow’s symbol of the annexation of the peninsula that linked it with Russia and that was torn by an explosion in October. Zelenskiy, Putin promise victory in contrasting New Year speeches 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z After the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Germany, Samuel transferred his bank accounts to London and converted his assets into gold, which he used to finance the family’s escape. Albert Reichmann, Patriarch of a Real Estate Empire, Dies at 93 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Israel’s annexation of east Jerusalem, home to the city’s most sensitive holy sites, also is not internationally recognized. UN seeks court opinion on ‘violation’ of Palestinian rights 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z On Ben-Gvir's and Smotrich's calls for West Bank annexations, Netanyahu is on record as being in favour while also avoiding action on the ground that would risk escalating into confrontations with Washington or Arab partners. Analysis: Will Netanyahu clip the wings of his new cabinet hawks? 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Virtually no government on earth has accepted Russia’s annexation claims. Putin’s proposed cease-fire gets frosty reception in Kyiv, Washington 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z But Russia has set unreasonable conditions — among them, acceptance of its illegal annexation of four Ukrainian territories in late September — and U.S. officials doubt they would negotiate in good faith. Column: Is it time to wind down the war in Ukraine and start peace talks? 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z But since 2014 — in the wake of the Maidan revolution, the annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas — there had been signs of a growing embrace of the Ukrainian language. Ukraine: A Culture in the Cross Hairs 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z After that committee vote, Mansour said “our people are entitled to freedom,” stressing that “nothing justifies standing with Israeli occupation and annexation, its displacement and dispossession of our people.” UN seeks court opinion on ‘violation’ of Palestinian rights 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The claimed annexation, announced by Mr. Putin in October, has been rejected by Kyiv, Washington, and most other nations around the world. Russia, Ukraine crack open door toward peace talks but neither side ready to make concessions 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z After Russia’s illegal claimed annexations of Ukrainian territory, Russian authorities doubled down, insisting that the children in those four regions were now Russians. Ukrainians struggle to find and reclaim children taken by Russia 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z The private military outfit was founded in 2014 following Russia’s annexation of the Crimean peninsula and has since served as a lethal arm of the Kremlin in Syria and Africa. Russia’s mercenary outfit Wagner Group receives arms shipment from North Korea for use in Ukraine 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z In his September 30th speech announcing the annexation of four provinces of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in his now-familiar uber-nationalism to justify the abrogation of international law. The far-right is crazy — like a fox: The code behind the far-right’s success 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The talks have gone on for years and are seen by the Belarus opposition as a Trojan horse for a stealth annexation of their country by Russia. Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z During a briefing with reporters, Peskov said that Kyiv needed to consider the “new realities” that had arisen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including Moscow’s illegal annexation of four regions in eastern and southern Ukraine. Kremlin says no peace for Ukraine by Christmas (or New Year’s) 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Singapore is imposing sanctions on Russia, while Laos, Thailand and Vietnam abstained in a United Nations vote in October to condemn Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. EU seeks firm words on Russia at first summit with ASEAN 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Some also said it could amount to a de facto annexation of parts of the West Bank. Concern Grows in Israel’s Military as Netanyahu Nears Coalition Deal 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said those realities included Russia's addition of four Ukrainian regions as its "new subjects" - annexations it proclaimed in September but which most countries of the United Nations have condemned as illegal. Russia rejects Zelenskiy call for troop pullout, saying Ukraine must accept 'realities' 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z But for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the annexation of Crimea has become a pillar of his legacy, which would crumble if he loses the peninsula. Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Over the years, he worked hand in hand with Russian scientists—cooperation that ceased after Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Out of the ashes: Near Chornobyl, a war-scarred town plans a nuclear research revival 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will not negotiate until his illegal “annexation” of Ukrainian territory is recognized. Opinion | NATO must become more aggressive in defending Ukraine 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z When in September he announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions his troops partially controlled, a move the West declared illegal, his desire to enlarge Russia, already the world's biggest country by territory, became explicit. Russia, mired in war, faces economic pain and attempts to isolate it 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Since the annexations, Russia has lost significant ground in the south and east of Ukraine and has spoken more frequently of its willingness to hold peace talks. Russia rejects Zelenskiy call for troop pullout, saying Ukraine must accept 'realities' 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Russian-backed authorities quickly organized an illegal referendum on annexation, which was accomplished in a swift process that Putin hoped to repeat this year by conquering Kyiv. Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Multiple war crimes investigations are ongoing in Ukraine against alleged perpetrators in the conflict dating as far back as Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukrainian officials search for evidence of Russian war crimes 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z In Moscow, according to a subsequent social media post by Milacic, the politician met with Sergei Zheleznyak, a top Putin ally who was under U.S. sanctions for his involvement in the annexation of Crimea. Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, however, said Putin's insistence on recognition of the declared annexations indicated he was not serious about peace talks. Ukraine, Baltics rebuke Macron for suggesting 'security guarantees' for Russia 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z But the idea died quickly when the Kremlin said the West must recognize Moscow's declared annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Putin not sincere about peace talks now, says top U.S. diplomat 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z The annexation was hugely popular in Russia, and Putin’s approval ratings shot up. Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Putin’s illegal annexations were designed to set new Russian red lines and to take the territories off the table in future peace negotiations, conditions he knew Kyiv could never accept. Scholz phones Putin after diplomatic overture by Biden and Macron 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Ms. Merkel led the first Western sanctions against Russia that spring over its annexation of Crimea, though they stopped short of cutting off Russian gas. Shadowy Arm of a German State Helped Russia Finish Nord Stream 2 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z At the end of September, however, Putin proclaimed the annexation of four regions of Ukraine that his troops partly occupy, saying they would be part of Russia "forever". Factbox: What are Russia and Ukraine's positions on talks to end the war? 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z State Department’s sanctions list of Russian officials and businessmen following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Trial starts in Norway for Putin ally’s son who flew drone 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The annexation, however, was a violation of international law, and Western nations quickly imposed punishing sanctions. Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognized the Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights, delighting Netanyahu. A new foreign policy headache for Biden as Israel forms its most right-wing government ever 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “I was marked by the history of my country,” he said, alluding to the Nazis’ annexation of what is now Austria and the country’s links to the Holocaust. Meet the World’s New Human Rights Crisis Manager. He Has a Lot to Do. 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Despite Putin’s annexation claims, Russia has not occupied Zaporizhzhia city, and it has also retreated from Kherson city, the only regional capital it had seized since the start of the full-scale invasion in February. Missiles strike Kyiv as E.U. brands Russia a state sponsor of terrorism 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The annexation led to calls for officials from FIFA, world soccer’s global governing body, to reconsider hosting the tournament in Russia, but the body stood by its decision. The BBC should have spoken out more about Russia during the 2018 World Cup, its soccer commentator says. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z An estimated 100,000 residents fled Crimea after Russia’s annexation, but the vast majority stayed and were joined by hundreds of thousands of Russians encouraged to settle there. Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Nides and other U.S. officials have stated that the two countries’ points of disagreement include expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and the possible annexation of the territory. A new foreign policy headache for Biden as Israel forms its most right-wing government ever 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “Ukraine is obviously not going to recognize any annexation.” Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The changing shape of the budget reflects Russia’s efforts to bolster its military effort in Ukraine, where it has lost substantial ground since September despite proclaiming the annexation of four regions it partly occupies. Analysis-Surge in Russia's defence and security spending means cuts for schools and hospitals in 2023 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Western nations, including the United States, imposed sanctions and denounced Crimea’s annexation at the time, but ruled out a military response. Buoyed by southern success, Ukraine revives long-shot dream of retaking Crimea 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z In violation of international law, Russia has claimed the annexation of the Zaporizhzhia region, including Enerhodar and the nuclear plant, even though it does not control the regional capital city, also called Zaporizhzhia. Shelling at nuclear plant raises alarm, as war intensifies in east Ukraine 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z For contrast, 143 member states voted in October to condemn Moscow's illegal annexation of parts of Ukraine. Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Moscow had - just over a month ago - heralded it as its new administrative capital for the Kherson region, following the illegal annexation of four regions in September. Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Kherson, along with the other illegally annexed regions, was written into the Russian constitution as part of Russia after the parliament affirmed Putin’s annexation plans. Loss of Kherson city shatters Putin’s war goals in Ukraine 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z “Kherson region is a subject of the Russian Federation. The status is fixed,” he said, referring to Russia’s illegal annexation of Kherson in September. Ukraine rejoices as Russia retreats from key southern city of Kherson 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z For months, Ukrainian plant workers had kept the facility functioning while under the control of occupying troops, but since President Vladimir Putin claimed annexation in late September, Rosatom has asserted direct authority over it. Shelling at nuclear plant raises alarm, as war intensifies in east Ukraine 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Last month, President Vladimir V. Putin signed papers formalizing the illegal annexation of the territory. Ukrainian Soldiers Sweeping Into Kherson Are Greeted With Jubilation 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Mansour thanked the countries that supported the resolution and said that “nothing justifies standing with Israeli occupation and annexation, its displacement and dispossession of our people.” Key UN committee seeks legal opinion on Israel’s occupation 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Equally clear are the political difficulties created by Putin’s annexations, a flagrant violation of international law now exposed as a delusion. Loss of Kherson city shatters Putin’s war goals in Ukraine 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Many of the largest producers then lost their biggest customers, Russian defence firms, after relations between Kyiv and Moscow became openly hostile after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. War spurs Ukraine to ramp up defence industry, including 'army of drones' 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Kyiv blocked those vital supplies after the Crimean Peninsula’s annexation, and Putin mentioned the need to restore them as one reason behind his decision to invade Ukraine. EXPLAINER: How important is a Russian retreat from Kherson? 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z He added that the Kremlin doesn’t regret holding festivities just over a month ago to celebrate the illegal annexation of Kherson and three other occupied or partially occupied regions of Ukraine. Russia claims all troops gone from city in southern Ukraine 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z He added that the Kremlin doesn’t regret holding festivities just over a month ago to celebrate the illegal annexation of Kherson and three other Ukrainian regions. Russia claims all troops gone from city in southern Ukraine 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The list of Russian elites banned from spending their fortunes in Western countries had been growing since 2014, as governments tried to isolate President Putin after the annexation of Crimea. Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z President Vladimir V. Putin in September declared parts of this region Russian land, in a claimed annexation rejected by Ukraine and its Western allies. Ukraine Moves Forward in South, With Little Resistance From Russia 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Virtually every government on the planet rejected that supposed annexation, but the move signaled that Moscow was prepared to fight tooth and nail to control Kherson and other territories in southeastern Ukraine. ‘Massive strategic failure’: Kherson pullback is Putin’s latest battlefield humiliation 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z In September, as the pro-Moscow authorities pushed through a referendum on annexation and the Ukrainians began their counteroffensive, the atmosphere became more oppressive, one former resident of Kherson city said. As Ukraine Bears Down, Life Worsens in Occupied Areas 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z That doesn’t mean that Ukraine can strike a deal with him now, because he clearly has not given up hopes of achieving his objectives by force — at a minimum, the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces. Opinion | Putin just backtracked under pressure. That’s a hopeful sign for Ukraine. 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Netanyahu, said Dilmoni, was an astute statesman capable of sorting out any related diplomatic rift, adding that in any case, annexation was merely a matter of time. Israeli settlers have high hopes after Netanyahu election win 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The measure called for the withdrawal of Russian troops and condemned Russia’s “annexation” of four eastern Ukrainian provinces. Putin’s power play: Russia’s rebuke neuters U.N. push to end war in Ukraine 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z In late September, following Putin’s annexation of four additional Ukrainian regions in the east and in the south, Zelensky issued a decree declaring it “impossible” to negotiate with the Russian leader. U.S. privately asks Ukraine to show it’s open to negotiate with Russia 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z In late September, The Elders also condemned Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions and defended Ukraine’s right to defend its territory and sovereignty. Global statesmen: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z It was one of the only countries to recognise the independence of breakaway Ukrainian regions, and it expressed support for Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine. Explainer: Russia and North Korea forge closer ties amid shared isolation 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z "It's our ancestral rightful homeland," said Gordon, who hopes to see Israel extending sovereignty to the territory, which would be a de-facto annexation. Israeli settlers have high hopes after Netanyahu election win 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z “Any annexation of a state’s territory by another state resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the principles of the U.N. charter,” Mr. Guterres said ahead of the vote. Putin’s power play: Russia’s rebuke neuters U.N. push to end war in Ukraine 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z South Africa abstained from a recent U.N. vote that condemned Russia’s annexation decrees, saying the world must instead focus on facilitating a cease-fire and political resolution. U.S. privately asks Ukraine to show it’s open to negotiate with Russia 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Karpov has been a loyal defender of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, and of many of Russia’s more internationally contested acts, notably the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine. Anatoly Karpov, the Russian lawmaker and former chess champion, is injured in an apparent fall. 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z General Assembly in October to condemn what Russia has called its annexation of four Ukrainian territories, has maintained that the G20 should focus on economic issues. G20 host Indonesia waiting to see if Putin will attend summit 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Supporters told The Washington Post on Tuesday that they voted for Ben Gvir because he backs formal annexation of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories and advocated the killing, rather than jailing, of alleged Palestinian militants. Israeli results show a Netanyahu comeback powered by the far right 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya did that on Sept. 30 by defending the Kremlin’s decision to torpedo a resolution condemning the annexation of Ukrainian provinces. Putin’s power play: Russia’s rebuke neuters U.N. push to end war in Ukraine 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Beijing and New Delhi, which are both nuclear powers, have remained largely neutral on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, repeatedly abstaining from key United Nations votes condemning Moscow’s war and recent annexation of Ukrainian territory. Russian military leaders’ talk of nuclear attack rattles U.S. calculus 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Hun Sen more recently condemned Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory, and according to the ministry statement, expressed concern over recent attacks on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine. Cambodia to send deminers to help train Ukrainians 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Crimean Tatars make up about 13 percent of Crimea’s population, and have faced discrimination since Russia’s illegal annexation. Russian defense minister insists Ukraine infrastructure is military target 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z And in October, billionaire Yuri Milner announced on Twitter that his family had “completed the process of renouncing our Russian citizenship,” having left the country “for good” after the Russian annexation of Crimea. Banking tycoon renounces citizenship of ‘fascist’ Russia over Ukraine war 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The measure called for the withdrawal of Russian troops and condemned Russia’s claimed “annexation” of four eastern Ukrainian provinces, which U.N. Russian roadblock: U.N.’s role in Ukraine sharply limited by Moscow’s veto power 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z And what, if anything, is the attempted annexation of Ukraine other than an imperial project? Op-Ed: If democracy is a corrupt 'Western' concept, why does Putin pretend his actions in Ukraine are democratic? 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, a blast occurred on the Crimean bridge - a pivotal symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea. Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z He described his meeting with Putin as “intense,” involving strong disagreements on Russia’s claimed annexation of the power plant and its surrounding region, but also noted a willingness to collaborate. U.N. looks to ‘cool’ fears of dirty bomb with visit to Ukraine 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly not to recognize Putin’s annexations and calling on him to reverse course. Putin demands U.S. respect ‘multipolar’ world and tell Ukraine to seek peace 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z “Any annexation of a state’s territory by another state resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the principles of the UN charter,” Mr. Guterres said ahead of the vote. Russian roadblock: U.N.’s role in Ukraine sharply limited by Moscow’s veto power 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, Cuba is among just a handful of countries in the United Nations to avoid condemning Russia for annexation of four regions of Ukraine. Crisis-stricken Cuba torn between ally Russia, neighbor U.S. 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Since Russian forces suffered major defeats in September, Putin has doubled down, calling up hundreds of thousands of reservists, announcing the annexation of occupied territory and repeatedly threatening to use nuclear weapons. Russia, Ukraine to fight 'heaviest of battles' in Kherson -Kyiv official 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Since the OPEC+ decision, Saudi Arabia’s representative to the United Nations has condemned Russia’s annexation of four regions inside Ukraine. Amid oil spat, White House welcomes Saudi moves on Ukraine 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly - 143 countries - voted to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine and called on all countries not to recognize the move. Russia raises accusation at U.N. of Ukraine 'dirty bomb' plans 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya did just that on Sept. 30, defending the Kremlin’s decision to torpedo a resolution condemning the annexation of Ukrainian provinces. Russian roadblock: U.N.’s role in Ukraine sharply limited by Moscow’s veto power 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this month three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly - 143 countries - voted to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine and called on all countries not to recognize the move. Russia to raise Ukraine 'dirty bomb' accusation at U.N., diplomats say 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z "Discussions will be centered on the international community's efforts to support the Ukrainian people while holding Russia accountable for its documented war crimes and attempted illegal annexations," Pelosi's office said in a statement on Sunday. U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to attend Ukraine forum in Zagreb 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Palestinians say this represents a creeping annexation of the West Bank. Resisting Israeli Efforts to Displace Them, Palestinians Move Into Caves 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z Kyiv blocked those vital supplies after the Crimean Peninsula’s annexation, and Putin mentioned the need to restore them as one reason behind his decision to invade. EXPLAINER: What would retreat from Kherson mean for Russia? 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Kherson province is one of four partially occupied regions that Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 30 proclaimed part of Russia, the largest annexation of territory in Europe since World War Two. Ukraine troops say Russian woes could preface pullback in south 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z In one of his most anti-American speeches so far, Mr Putin accused the West of being "colonial" last month, when marking the annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Ukraine war: US and Russian defence ministers discuss Ukraine in rare talks 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The commission cited “reasonable grounds” to conclude that the occupation “is now unlawful under international law due to its permanence” as well as the Israeli government’s “de-facto annexation policies.” UN experts decry Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Spain’s Finance Ministry told Reuters that a 2014 law - adopted after Russia’s annexation of Crimea that year - allows sanctioned individuals to make essential payments for the upkeep of assets. Exclusive-Spain, France have owners pay for yachts frozen under Russia sanctions 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin announced the policy as his army struggles to hold onto regions of Ukraine it claimed in a recent annexation over international and Ukrainian objections. Biden says Putin in a ‘difficult position’ and resorting to brutality 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z “Less than a month has passed since the pompous announcement of Kherson annexation and solemn concert on the Red Square, as the self-proclaimed “city administration”...ceremoniously evacuates in anticipation of Ukrainian justice. 'Reality can hurt', Ukrainian official tells Russia over Kherson 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Russia denies targeting civilians in what it calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine, launched on Feb. 24 and including the biggest annexation of territory in Europe since World War Two. Moscow still has not notified U.S. about expected nuclear drills, U.S. official says 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The panel, which Israeli leaders have repeatedly accused of anti-Israel bias, reviewed the impact of many years of Israeli “occupation and de-facto annexation policies” on the human rights of Palestinians. UN experts decry Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Moscow declared the annexations after holding what it called referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine. Donetsk's city administration building hit by shelling - Russian-backed officials 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Ten days after President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia declared the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces, his government is stepping up efforts to bind those territories more tightly to Moscow. Putin Moves to Cement Annexations in Ukraine 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z He has also proclaimed the annexation of four partially occupied Ukrainian provinces and threatened to use nuclear weapons. Gunmen kill 11 at Russian military base in latest blow to war in Ukraine 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Hanging over both events was Russia’s recent illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions, which has spurred indignation among the world’s Ukrainian community. Far from home, Ukrainians once again take to the streets to protest Russia’s invasion. 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Recalling the scene, Halya forgot her caution and raged at Russian President Vladimir Putin, who recently announced the annexation of Donetsk and three other Ukrainian provinces. The bleak Ukrainian landscape Russia leaves behind: Corpses in the garden, land mines and fear 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Prior to this week’s airstrikes, Putin recently doubled down on three fronts: mass military mobilization, annexation and threats to use nuclear weapons. Opinion | Putin can escalate the war. But it comes with enormous costs. 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Now, Russia is taking preliminary steps to cement the annexation with facts on the ground. Putin Moves to Cement Annexations in Ukraine 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Mr Musk tweeted out a proposal that Ukraine accept Russia's annexation of Crimea and allow referendums in Ukrainian regions invaded by Moscow. Musk says SpaceX cannot keep funding Ukraine Starlink 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling on countries not to recognize Russia’s claims of sovereignty over four regions of Ukraine and demanding that Moscow end its attempted illegal annexation. U.N. General Assembly rejects Russia’s annexation claims in Ukraine 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The bridge was opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, four years after Russia's annexation of Crimea. Crimea bridge: Russia 'to repair blast damage by July 2023' 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z General Assembly on Wednesday that condemned Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory. U.S., Saudi Arabia spar over decision to cut oil production 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Despite Russia’s claims that it has nationalized the plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency views the plant as Ukrainian, since the U.N. charter does not recognize illegal annexations, the agency said. Putin Moves to Cement Annexations in Ukraine 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z The 'annexations' were denounced by Kyiv and the West as illegal. Ukraine says more than 600 settlements liberated in past month, including 75 in Kherson 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The General Assembly took up the resolution for debate after Russia’s use of its veto powers in the Security Council over its attempted annexation of Ukrainian territories. U.N. General Assembly rejects Russia’s annexation claims in Ukraine 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z In recent weeks Putin has proclaimed the annexation of Ukrainian territories and threatened to defend Russian land with nuclear weapons. Is this a drill? Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken opened his remarks on Thursday by noting that the United Nations General Assembly had voted overwhelmingly the day before to condemn Russia’s annexation of four partially captured regions of Ukraine. As Immigration Issue Looms, Biden Officials Turn Eye to Latin America 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Saldo said Ukraine’s missile strikes were a reprisal for the annexation. Russia Says It Will Evacuate Civilians From Kherson Amid Ukrainian Gains 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn the Russian annexation attempt. Russian-installed Kherson leader in evacuation plea amid Ukraine advance 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Csaba Korosi, a Hungarian diplomat now serving as president of the General Assembly, said the overwhelming vote makes it clear that Russia’s annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories is illegal. U.N. General Assembly rejects Russia’s annexation claims in Ukraine 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia and other gulf states voted at the United Nations on Wednesday to condemn Russia’s annexation of four eastern Ukrainian territories, backing a resolution that demanded Moscow reverse course. Saudi Arabia Pushes Back at U.S. Outrage Over Oil Cuts 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The annexation followed Kremlin-orchestrated “referendums” in Ukraine that the Ukrainian government and the West have dismissed as a sham. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine-War 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Kherson is one of four Ukrainian regions that Russia formally incorporated into its territory this month, a move denounced by Kyiv and the West as an illegal annexation. Russian-installed governor of Ukraine's Kherson urges residents to evacuate 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z General Assembly's condemnation on Wednesday of Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine. U.S. says to defend "every inch" of NATO as nuclear planning group meets 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The approved resolution calls on all nations and international organizations not to recognize Russia’s annexation claims and demands the immediate reversal of its annexation declaration. U.N. General Assembly rejects Russia’s annexation claims in Ukraine 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z But Putin’s annexation announcement was followed by waves of S-300 missiles each night. Russia imposes border rules in Zaporizhzhia to solidify illegal annexation 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The resolution calls on the international community not to recognise any of Russia's annexation claim and demands its "immediate reversal". Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z General Assembly in New York voted 143-5 to demand Russia immediately reverse its “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions. Allies move to bolster Ukraine air defenses as U.N. condemns Russia land grab 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z He has declared a mobilisation of troops, rained down missiles across Ukraine and proclaimed the annexation of Ukrainian territories - and threatened to defend them with nuclear weapons. U.S. says to defend "every inch" of NATO as nuclear planning group meets 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Some noted that a 2014 resolution affirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity and declaring the referendum that led to Russia’s annexation of the Crimean Peninsula illegal was adopted by a vote of 100-11 with 58 abstentions. Intense lobbying ahead of UN vote on Russian annexations 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a U.S.-sponsored resolution condemning Russia’s illegal annexation of territory and calling on Moscow to “immediately and unconditionally” reverse its annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia. Russia imposes border rules in Zaporizhzhia to solidify illegal annexation 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The blast on the Crimea Bridge was a powerful symbolic blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who opened the bridge in 2018, four years after Russia's annexation of Crimea. Crimea bridge attack arrests as fresh blasts heard 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z But with Ukraine and Russia both apparently convinced they can and must win, negotiations seem a long way off, especially with Putin’s annexation and recent mobilization of up to 300,000 reservists. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Last week, President Vladimir Putin of Russia said in the wake of his widely rejected annexation of the Zaporizhzhia region that he was nationalizing and taking over operational control of the six-reactor facility. Russia kidnaps 2nd official from Ukraine nuclear plant 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Ambassador Mitch Fifield called Russia’s attempted annexation “illegal and a dangerous escalation” and urged all countries to support the resolution to oppose acts of aggression. Intense lobbying ahead of UN vote on Russian annexations 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Russia was part of the group, but was excluded after its annexation of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine-Russia war: G7 countries will back Kyiv 'for as long as it takes' 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has ruled out talking to Putin after Russia claimed the annexation last month of four Ukrainian regions that it partly occupies. Lavrov says Russia open to talks with West, awaiting serious proposal 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z And Ukrainian officials now say they have less appetite to negotiate than ever before, given their recent battlefield successes and Russia’s illegal annexation attempt. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The next step, diplomatically, is to forge ahead with a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s purported annexation of four Ukrainian regions, which should come up for a vote in the U.N. Opinion | Russia’s terror bombing will fail if NATO helps Ukraine withstand it 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z “My family and I left Russia for good in 2014, after the Russian annexation of Crimea,” Milner said in a tweet. Billionaire investor Yuri Milner relinquishes Russian citizenship 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Putin responded by ordering a mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of reservists, proclaiming the annexation of occupied territory and threatening repeatedly to use nuclear weapons. Ukraine vows to strengthen its armed forces after major Russian air strikes 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The U.N. assembly was set to gather in the afternoon to consider a proposed resolution that would condemn the “referendums” and claimed annexations as illegal. UN assembly to meet on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The territorial gains came as Putin crossed a red line for Zelensky with the illegal annexation of four regions of Ukraine. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z A symbol of Russia's claim to Ukraine - the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 - had gone up in flames and the loudest voices in this war, the hardliners, were baying for retaliation. Ukraine war: Russian glee at missile flurry after Crimea bridge attack 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Asked if India would support the U.N. motion this week condemning Moscow’s annexation of four Ukraine regions, Jaishankar replied: “As a matter of prudence and policy, we don’t predict our votes in advance.” Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one’s interests 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Russia had vetoed a UN Security Council resolution introduced by the United States and Albania late last month condemning the proclaimed annexation, with China, Gabon, India and Brazil abstaining. India declines to disclose upcoming U.N. vote on Ukraine 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Security Council resolution that would have condemned the supposed annexations. UN assembly to meet on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z All of this adds up to a war that looks increasingly open-ended, as even those in Zelensky’s inner circle most open to exploring negotiations with Russia said Putin’s annexations marked a fatal blow. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The two leaders agreed never to accept Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory, calling it a further escalation, the statement said. Scholz, Biden agree Kremlin's nuclear threats 'irresponsible' in phonecall 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z The bridge is also a pivotal symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Instead, in a bellicose speech declaring the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces, the president declared that these territories, as now-Russian soil, would be defended by any means necessary. Russia's military call-up is having major repercussions almost everywhere but the Ukrainian battlefield 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Tytarchuk recalled that many firms saw a bounce in revenues in 2014 when they shifted away from Russian markets after the annexation of Crimea. Ukraine seeks to rebuild economy with defiant small businesses 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z “Putin injected the virus of infinite war with his annexation move,” said David Arakhamia, a top negotiator for Zelensky and the majority leader of Ukraine’s parliament, in an interview. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Since then, the initiative has focused on events related to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its backing of separatists in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. In rebuke of Putin, rights defenders in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus win Nobel 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z The General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution that would condemn Russia's "illegal so-called referenda" and the "attempted illegal annexation." Britain slaps down Russia's push for secret U.N. vote on Ukraine 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Much of the world dismissed the announced annexations as illegal. Russia's military call-up is having major repercussions almost everywhere but the Ukrainian battlefield 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The annexations, widely dismissed as illegal, have raised fears of a possible escalation in the seven-month war. Ukraine war: World must act now to stop Russia, says Zelensky 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z The United States also privately raised a potential annexation as something for other Western countries to focus on, including the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z At a televised pop concert Friday in Red Square, he celebrated the forced annexation and led the chant of “Russia, Russia,” shouting exuberantly, “Welcome home!” If U.S. support stays strong, Kyiv can win 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He has also said the Crimea peninsula "de facto belongs to Russia", despite international condemnation of Russia's 2014 annexation of the Ukrainian territory. Alexei Navalny: Russia's jailed vociferous Putin critic 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Putin has resorted to proclaiming the annexation of territories only partly under Russian control - and whose borders the Kremlin has said are yet to be defined - and threatening to defend them with nuclear weapons. Amid war crisis, Putin turns 70 with a prayer for his health 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z General Assembly on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn Moscow for its “attempted illegal annexation” of part of four Ukrainian regions and demand an immediate reversal. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z These efforts face a major test Wednesday when the United Nations votes on a draft resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of four parts of Ukraine. Biden scrambles to avert cracks in pro-Ukraine coalition 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z General Assembly on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn Moscow for its “attempted illegal annexation” of part of four Ukrainian regions and demand an immediate reversal. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He noted that pundits failed to predict Putin’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the current invasion just because they were using rational criteria. Putin’s path: from pledges of stability to nuclear threats 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z It was one of the only countries to recognise the independence of breakaway Ukrainian regions, and this week it expressed support for Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine. Explainer: Putin and North Korea's Kim forge closer ties amid shared isolation 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z When President Vladimir Putin yelled, “We will win!” at a Red Square concert to celebrate his illegal annexation of Ukrainian lands on Friday, he projected the hubris of a man who cannot accept defeat. As Ukraine war falters, Russians ask a risky question: Could Putin fall? 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Even as Russia's president signed his illegal annexation treaties in the Kremlin, Ukrainian forces were advancing inside the areas he had just seized. Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The proposed resolution says the annexations also “have no validity under international law and do not form the basis for any alternation of the status of these regions of Ukraine.” Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Ukrainian officials in Russian-occupied territories are accusing Moscow of forcibly deporting orphans to Russia as the Kremlin formalizes its illegal annexation of four regions in eastern Ukraine. Moscow accused of taking Ukraine orphans to Russia for ‘social rehabilitation’ and quickie adoptions 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Russia claims the plant is now in Russian territory and should be under its control, after its illegal annexation of the Zaporizhzhia region and three others earlier this week. The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency is visiting Kyiv to discuss security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z "Russia's unacceptable annexations in Ukraine, the attacks against gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea and increased drone activity has led the government to further tighten security," she said. Norway to limit access for Russian fishing vessels 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Margarita Simonyan refers to him as "The Boss" and becomes glassy-eyed talking of the annexation of Ukrainian territory as a historic achievement. Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z He said Putin was analysing the response to his annexation moves, rejected by Kyiv and the West as illegal. Ukraine accuses Russia of 'nuclear blackmail' over Zaporizhzhia plant 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, responded to Mr. Putin’s signing of the annexation measures, which much of the world has condemned as illegal, with his own flourish of paperwork. In Retreat at the Front, Russia Strikes Deep Into Ukraine 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Those developments seemingly have had little impact on Mr. Putin, who pressed ahead Wednesday with the claimed annexation of Ukrainian territory. As winter looms, a frozen war takes shape in Ukraine 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z General Assembly resolution would condemn Russia's "illegal so-called referenda" and the "attempted illegal annexation" of the areas where voting occurred. Russia wants secret U.N. vote on move to condemn 'annexation' of Ukraine regions 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Russia’s invasion had inflicted “unspeakable suffering and devastation” on Ukraine, Mr. Volkmann said, adding that the Kremlin’s recent annexation of four Ukrainian regions following sham referendums would only exacerbate human rights violations. A U.N. investigation finds that Russian forces are torturing civilian and military prisoners. 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The documents finalizing the annexation, carried out in defiance of international laws, were published on a Russian government website on Wednesday morning. Putin signs annexation of Ukrainian regions as losses mount 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z But even the borders of the annexed territory — an annexation that has only been endorsed by North Korea — remained in flux on Wednesday as Ukrainian troops continued their counteroffensive in their country’s south and east. Putin signs annexation laws, plowing ahead with a parallel reality as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z KYIV, Ukraine - Kyiv has dismissed as “worthless” the laws that Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on Wednesday formalizing the annexation of four Ukrainian regions into Russia. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the political theater continued in Moscow, where the Federation Council, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, rubber-stamped Putin’s annexation of the four Ukrainian regions. Ukraine hammers Russian forces into retreat on east and south fronts 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z On 30 September, with Russia's self-styled "referendums" over and annexation being announced in Moscow, local police said that figure rose to 1,616. Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z And in news following a previous annexation, Russian authorities have fined a beauty queen in Crimea for singing a Ukrainian song. Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Peskov bristled when asked whether the annexation was contradicted by the Russian military’s retreats. Putin signs annexation laws, plowing ahead with a parallel reality as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier said in his nightly address that he has signed a decree rendering void any of Putin’s acts designed to annex Ukrainian territories since the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The annexation legislation now passes back to the Kremlin for Putin’s final signature, which from Russia’s perspective would complete the process of seizing more than 15 percent of all Ukrainian sovereign territory. Ukraine hammers Russian forces into retreat on east and south fronts 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z One of the main holdups since annexation is a new Russian exit form. Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday and assured him that the US would never recognise Russian annexation. Ukraine regains Kherson villages from Russians 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Four laws spelling out the annexation process — one for each region, each numbering more than 100 pages — were published on a government website on Wednesday, with a Kremlin stamp on the last page, dated Oct. Putin signs annexation laws, plowing ahead with a parallel reality as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The documents finalizing the annexation carried out in defiance of international laws were published on a Russian government website on Wednesday morning. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Even countries that traditionally maintain closer ties to Moscow, such as Turkey and Serbia, have joined Western nations in refusing to recognize the annexation. Ukraine hammers Russian forces into retreat on east and south fronts 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The president underscored that Washington will never recognize Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory, it added. U.S. to give Ukraine more rocket launchers, Biden tells Zelenskiy 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Ukraine leaders spoke as Russia’s upper house of parliament on Tuesday formally approved the annexation of swaths of Ukrainian territory following referendums that Ukraine and its Western allies dismissed as fraudulent. US announces new $625M security package for Ukraine 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z That has sown confusion about what new borders Russia is claiming with its illegal annexation. Putin signs annexation laws, plowing ahead with a parallel reality as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Putin was set on Tuesday to formalise Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian territories, despite the fact that Moscow does not fully control any of them. Russia says over 200,000 drafted into army since Putin's decree 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The gains showed Kyiv continuing to recapture occupied territory on the same day that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his rubber-stamp parliament sought to formalize their increasingly far-fetched “annexation” of four Ukrainian regions. Ukraine hammers Russian forces into retreat on east and south fronts 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Last week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned Russia’s annexation of parts of Ukraine and said Japan plans to impose more sanctions against Moscow. Japan to expel Russia consul as ties worsen over Ukraine 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z “President Biden also affirmed the continued readiness of the United States to impose severe costs on any individual, entity, or country that provides support to Russia’s purported annexation,” the White House said in a statement. US announces new $625M security package for Ukraine 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z While Mr. Putin announced the planned annexation last Friday in a bombastic and angry speech at the Kremlin, followed by a signing ceremony, there was no further fanfare involving the president this week. Putin signs annexation laws, plowing ahead with a parallel reality as Russia loses ground in Ukraine. 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Ukraine and its Western allies have refused to recognise the annexations, which they say are illegal. Russia says over 200,000 drafted into army since Putin's decree 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Russia declared the annexations on Friday after holding what it called referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine. EU summons Russia's envoy over annexation of Ukrainian territory 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Russia declared the annexations after holding what it called referendums in the occupied areas of Ukraine. Russia: annual grain harvest to grow 5 million tonnes thanks to 'new territories' 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z As such, it is still unclear where Russia will demarcate its own international borders once the annexation is complete. Russia's Federation Council ratifies annexation of four Ukrainian regions 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The lower house had quickly rubber-stamped the accession pacts after last week’s Kremlin-orchestrated annexation “referendums” that Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed as illegal and fraudulent. Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z It was not clear how the so-called annexation treaties signed by Putin on Friday could be portrayed by Russia as valid when borders of the territories being seized were not even fixed. In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z "The EU does not, and will never, recognise this illegal annexation by Russia," the bloc said in a statement. EU summons Russia's envoy over annexation of Ukrainian territory 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Security Council resolution condemning the proclaimed annexation, which was vetoed on Friday by Russia, backing Moscow’s claim that the regions chose to be part of Russia. North Korea backs Russia's proclaimed annexations, criticises U.S. 'double standards' 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Amid the Kremlin’s efforts to legitimize an illegal annexation that no other country has recognized, officials were still struggling to explain their continued losses at the front. In Retreat on Ukrainian Fronts, Russia Shows Signs of Disarray 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to quickly endorse the annexation treaties. Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The annexation process mirrors the takeover of Crimea, which was widely condemned globally but cheered in Russia as righting a historical mistake. In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Russia’s claims of annexation are not expected to be recognized outside Moscow. As Russian troops fall back, nuclear fears advance 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces captured Lyman, in the Donetsk region, before word of Vladimir Putin’s illegal annexation of the territory a day earlier could even reach its residents. Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia Investigates Its Soccer Tragedy 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z After lawmakers in the Duma voted in favor of Mr. Putin’s annexation, one of them delivered a speech blasting the government for lacking the resources to properly outfit its soldiers. In Retreat on Ukrainian Fronts, Russia Shows Signs of Disarray 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Russia's declared annexations followed what it called referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine. U.S. to send mobile rocket launchers to Ukraine in $625 mln aid package, officials 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z But the new annexation of Ukrainian land, amid cascading Russian military failures and doubts of a Russian victory, has not evoked the same euphoric triumphalism. In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z For Mr. Putin, it’s been a stunning contrast as he moves forward with his annexation effort even as Russian troops are forced to retreat from those same regions. As Russian troops fall back, nuclear fears advance 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Boris, like all the other people we have spoken to for this piece, are opposed to Russia's occupation and annexation. A rare glimpse of daily life in occupied Ukraine 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z None of the four regions newly claimed by Russia are completely under Russian control, raising the question of how annexation will work particularly in Ukrainian-controlled territory. Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to frontline 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Ukraine has made significant gains even since Friday's Kremlin annexation ceremony - including, on Monday, in Kherson region, where a Russian-installed official said Ukrainian forces had made breakthroughs and the situation was tense. Kremlin: Russia to consult before delimiting Ukraine regions it claims 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z No votes against the annexations were recorded, and Volodin said the votes were unanimous, attributing the discrepancies in the totals to a “technical failure.” In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Sobchak has so far avoided prosecution, but authorities have scrutinised her in the past for sharing so-called “LGBT propaganda” and declaring that Crimea was still Ukrainian after its annexation by Russia in 2014. Russian journalist Sobchak faces investigation - TASS 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The United States and European Union immediately rejected “the illegal annexation.” Russia smuggling Ukrainian grain to help pay for Putin’s war 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z The bogus referendums in four Russian-occupied Ukrainian provinces are a pretext for annexation and are extreme examples of leaders picking their voters — and not the reverse. Opinion | Fake elections are a hallmark of tyrannical states 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z “Recently, someone somewhere held pseudo-referendums, and when the Ukrainian flag is returned, no one remembers the Russian farce with some pieces of paper and some annexations.” Zelensky hails advances as open recriminations intensify in Russian media 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Russia does not fully control the regions politically or militarily, but once the annexation process is formalized, Moscow said it would deem Ukraine’s offensives to regain its own territory attacks on Russia itself. In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Russia's proclaimed annexation came after Moscow held what it called referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine. EU leaders to discuss next steps on energy, Ukraine 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Western leaders say the Russian annexation is illegal and therefore meaningless — that the territory has been and will remain Ukrainian. Putin’s claims to Donetsk are news to the residents of newly-liberated Lyman. 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z In Ukraine, the legitimate election administration was openly replaced by the Russian army and Putin collaborators, who coerced voters to “walk on” and support the annexations during military actions. Opinion | Fake elections are a hallmark of tyrannical states 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z The two, whose meeting was unannounced to the media beforehand, also discussed Turkey's condemnation of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory. U.S. and Turkish officials discuss Ukraine and NATO in unannounced meeting 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z During debate on constitutional amendments required to formalize the annexations, faction leaders in the State Duma extolled the “historic” decision. In two more staged votes, Russian parliament moves to ratify annexation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z President Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia's annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony on Friday, promising Moscow would triumph in its "special military operation". Russian parliament to consider legal steps to absorb Ukrainian regions 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z The best way to counter Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine is to continue supporting the government in Kyiv, Stoltenberg said. Ukraine advance in Lyman shows it can push back Russian forces, NATO chief says 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z |
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