Russia strips Ukrainian ‘oligarchs’ of Crimean property – official

Russian officials have nationalized more than 130 properties in Crimea that previously belonged to Ukrainian ‘oligarchs’ who have been supporting Kiev in its conflict with Moscow, Vladimir Konstantinov, the head of the republic’s State Council, revealed on Wednesday.

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A literal minefield: Why the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine will be felt for decades

Ukraine is teeming with explosives that have been placed in the ground. The repercussions of this catastrophe will affect future generations Since February of last year, when Russia launched its military offensive in the country, mine explosions have killed about 200 civilians in Ukraine, while hundreds more have been injured.

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MARIUPOL IN PHOTOS: How the battle-scarred city has changed after eight months under Russian control

These images were taken half a year apart, in summer and in winter, and show efforts to restore the Azov sea pearl It’s now over eight months since Mariupol – the second largest city of the Donetsk People’s Republic – was liberated from Ukrainian forces, which included the neo-Nazi Azov Regiment. The city has become one…

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