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Russian President Vladimir Putin introduces martial law, beginning Thursday at midnight, in the recently annexed territories of Ukraine. Additionally, an "intermediate level of preparedness" is introduced in Crimea and the federal subjects bordering Ukraine.
2022-10-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells French President Emmanuel Macron that his country is ready to continue peace negotiations with Ukraine amidst fears that talks between the two countries have stalled.
2022-05-3

Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov calls on President Vladimir Putin to let his forces seize Ukraine's major cities, saying that it is the "only way to save the Russian people and our state".
2022-03-4

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns as Inspector of the German Navy following comments at a think tank in New Delhi, in which he called Russia's intention to attack Ukraine "nonsense", saying that Russian president Vladimir Putin "deserves respect" and dismissing the prospects of Ukraine ever regaining Crimea and joining NATO.
2022-01-22

Russian President Vladimir Putin opens the auto part of the 19 km road-and-rail Kerch Strait Bridge connecting Crimea with Russia.
2018-05-15

The European Union extends the asset freeze and travel ban against 146 persons and 37 entities, including close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin, by six months until 15 March 2017 for the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
2016-09-15

Russian President Vladimir Putin admits having sent Russian forces to Crimea last month to protect its military equipment there.
2014-04-17

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin signs the legislation completing the annexation of Crimea.
2014-03-21

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference, saying that “force isn’t needed right now” after deploying roughly 16,000 troops to Crimea.
2014-03-4

De facto Prime Minister of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov claims control of all military, police and other forces in Crimea and asks the President of Russia Vladimir Putin for assistance.
2014-03-1