Ukrainian mogul Kolomoisky’s PrivatBank owes Crimeans $232 million, court rulesThe Central district court of Simferopol has ruled that PrivatBank, owned by Ukrainian billionaire Igor Kolomoisky, owes its Crimean clients 10.9 billion rubles ($232 million).10:43 19.11.2014
Crimean head says no rush to pay off Ukrainian banksCrimean Prime Minister Sergei Aksyonov told his constitutes to hold back with paying off loans to the Ukrainian banks that ceased operations in Crimea, RIA Novosti reports on Tuesday .16:16 21.10.2014
Western diplomats may be banned from entry to CrimeaActing Head of Crimea Sergei Aksyonov has warned that if western countries continue with threats and sanctions against the republic, the regional officials may ban western diplomats from entering the peninsula, RIA Novosti reports Tuesday.14:06 07.10.2014
Russia's Deposit Insurance Agency pays $553 mln to Crimean residentsRussia's Deposit Insurance Agency has paid 22 billion rubles ($553 million) to over 200,000 residents of the Republic of Crimea who had accounts at Ukrainian banks.13:53 03.10.2014
Ukrainian President signs law on free economic area in CrimeaUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a law establishing a free economic area in Crimea that joined Russia as a result of a referendum, RIA Novosti reports.17:28 25.09.2014
Crimean authorities nationalize Kolomoisky’s tourist resortsCrimea’s State Council has nationalized three tourist resorts and one hotel that belonged to companies associated with Dnepropetrovsk Region Governor Ihor Kolomoisky.13:07 24.09.2014
EU says elections in Crimea illegalThe European Union does not recognize the legitimacy of the Crimean elections, because it does not recognize the legitimacy of Crimea’s accession to Russia, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said in a statement.10:21 16.09.2014
Crimea ready to go to court over assets owned by KolomoiskyCrimean authorities, which nationalized property seized from Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky, are ready to argue their case in court, Acting Crimean Prime Minister Sergei Aksyonov said.14:34 04.09.2014
Ukrainian billionaire Kolomoisky to be stripped of his assets in CrimeaCrimean authorities have decided to nationalize property of Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky located within the territory of the republic.12:43 03.09.2014
Russia cautions against EU travel restrictions on residents of CrimeaAttempts to impose travel restrictions on residents of Crimea by EU countries are illegitimate, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.12:43 01.09.2014
Ukraine prepares to sue Crimea over Scythian goldUkraine claims ownership of the Scythian gold which is currently exhibited in the Netherlands and is preparing a lawsuit against its former republic of Crimea.17:48 21.08.2014
Ukrainian filmmaker suspected of terrorism to remain in detentionThe Moscow City court ruled to keep Ukranian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who is accused of terrorism, in detention up to October 11, the court told RAPSI on Friday.11:01 08.08.2014
Gambling areas to open in CrimeaPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law on establishing gambling areas in Crimea and Kuban. The new law has already been published on the official legal website.10:54 23.07.2014
Germany does not plan to contest Crimea at European CourtGermany says it does not plan to file a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice against Russia regarding the annexation of Crimea at this point, spokesperson for the German government Christiane Wirtz told journalists Monday.16:41 21.07.2014
Ukraine offers pension benefits to Crimean residents if they give up Russian pensionsThe Ukrainian government has offered residents of Crimea pension payments if they opt out of Russia’s benefit payment system, the government website said on Monday. Crimea has been a Russian territory since March of this year.15:40 21.07.2014
Ukrainian mogul Kolomoisky plans to sue Russia over investments in CrimeaDnepropetrovsk Region Governor Ihor Kolomoisky plans to sue Russia over his investment in a company that owned Belbek airport, the Ukrainian oligarch, whom Russia’s Investigative Committee put on the international wanted list for crimes in Ukraine, said in an interview with Ukrainian channel 5 TV.10:30 14.07.2014
Ukrainian film director suspected of terrorism to remain detained until OctoberThe Lefortovsky Court in Moscow on Monday extended the arrest of Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov, who was detained in Crimea, until October 11, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.15:08 07.07.2014
Crimea may turn to international court over Scythian goldIf the Scythian gold exhibits from Crimean museums are transferred to Ukraine, this would create a negative precedent, violate museum laws and force Crimea to file a lawsuit.11:03 27.06.2014
Federation Council approves Crimea and Sevastopol judicial system reformThe Federation Council approved several bills on reforming the judicial system of Crimea. The reforms are based on Russia’s existing system, including the process for selecting judges and establishing judicial system bodies.13:19 18.06.2014
Crimea Deputy Prime Minister to sue Dow Jones for using his name in adFirst Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Crimea, Rustam Temirgaliyev, will sue Dow Jones & Company for mentioning his last name in a print ad in The Wall Street Journal, Izvestia reports Monday.10:55 09.06.2014