Crimea and Sevastopol - TASS

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FACTBOX: History of Crimea’s reunification with Russia

Former US President Obama forced Ukrainian authorities to give up Crimea — Trump

Russia did not annex Crimea, but extended helping hand to its people — Putin

Drones damage several electric power substations in Crimea — regional head

Crimea’s accession to Russia was a unique process, head of the republic recalls

According to Sergey Aksyonov, security of Crimean residents was ensured jointly by units from the Russian Defense Ministry and the people’s army in Crimea

Russia thwarts Kiev’s attempt to break through into Crimea on motorboats — governor

Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said that one of the motorboats was destroyed

Terrorists attempted to blow up Crimean Bridge with 130 kg of explosives — Crimea’s head

Earlier, Russia’s Federal Security Service reported that it had prevented a terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge planned by Ukrainian special services

Kiev attempted to blow up Crimean Bridge to derail peace talks — Russian diplomat

Earlier, Russia’s Federal Security Service reported preventing an attempt by Ukrainian special services to stage a terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge

Crimea would welcome Trump with open arms if Putin invites him — leader

"We will be happy if Crimea gives a start to another Yalta treaty on a lasting and just peace," Sergey Aksyonov stressed

Exports from Sevastopol in 2025 projected at $2.4 mln

The region is operating under the pressure of anti-Russia sanctions, though the development of export relations is supported by the work within the framework of the national project "International Cooperation and Export"

Crimean bridge unaffected by Kiev’s attack, Kremlin spokesman says

According to Dmitry Peskov, the bridge is operational

Traffic on Crimean Bridge is in standard operational mode — Russian Ministry of Transport

"Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was temporarily halted twice earlier in the day, but the closures did not cause serious difficulties for drivers," according to the statement

Crimea came home to Russia by choice of its people, says Putin

The Russian president pointed to the desire of the people to return to their historical homeland

Crimea to remain Russian — Trump

According to the US president, "everybody understands" that Crimea has long been part of Russia