US EditionWhat to Know About Crimea, the Black Sea Peninsula Seized by Russia From Ukraine over a Decade Ago
Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea escalated conflict with Ukraine and triggered Western sanctions, with Moscow controlling about 20% of Ukrainian territory including Crimea, officials said.
- On March 18, 2014, Moscow illegally annexed Crimea, sending relations with the West into a downward spiral and only recognized by North Korea and Sudan.
- During 2013-14, a massive uprising in Ukraine forced pro-Moscow President Victor Yanukovych from office, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to deploy unmarked troops to overrun Crimea.
- Amid the ongoing conflict, strikes have hit Crimea’s military infrastructure, with Ukraine launching drone attacks and bombings to try to dislodge Moscow’s hold, targeting the Russian Black Sea Fleet, ammunition depots, airfields, and the Kerch Bridge in October 2022, July 2023, and June 2025.
- Amid stalled negotiations, Ukraine placed its army on combat alert near Crimea, after Putin demanded recognition of Crimea as Russian in 2024 peace talks.
- Control of Crimea is critical for either side to dominate Black Sea activities, a vital corridor for global grain exports, as Russia holds roughly 20% of Ukrainian land.
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