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6 days ago
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Crimean Tatar leader advises Russians to urgently leave Crimea: "You might not make it in time"
Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, has strongly advised Russian citizens who are illegally present in temporarily occupied Crimea to leave the peninsula without delay. Source: Chubarov on Telegram Quote: "I am recording this message in Russian on purpose so that it is clear to the citizens of Russia who are illegally present in occupied Crimea. This concerns those who settled in Crimea from 27 February 2014 to the present day. It also concerns those currently in occupied Crimea, so to speak, 'on holiday'. As you are already beginning to realise, the illegally built Kerch Bridge that connects occupied Crimea to the territory of the aggressor country – Russia – will soon be destroyed. And you may find yourselves trapped in a kind of 'pocket'. That is why I strongly recommend you urgently leave the peninsula and go back home to Russia, to the places from which you illegally arrived in occupied Crimea." Details: Chubarov stated his message is not motivated by a desire to protect Russians from the real danger they have willingly exposed themselves to. Quote: "No, the reasons are more prosaic, related to preparations for the liberation of Crimea. If you remain in Crimea by then, Russian generals will inevitably use you as human shields to save their own lives. Believe me, it would not be the first time they have done so. So, citizens of Russia who are illegally in occupied Crimea, do not postpone your departure until tomorrow. You simply might not make it in time." Background: On the morning of 3 June, Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) carried out a special operation that had been in preparation for several months, striking the Crimean Bridge for the third time – this time from underwater. The SSU reported that the explosives with a power of 1,100 kg in TNT equivalent caused significant structural damage at the seabed level. As a result of the explosion, the bridge is now in a critical condition. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
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Chairman of Mejlis of Crimean Tatar People: Trump is testing Ukraine with messages about territorial concessions
Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, says that the administration of US President Donald Trump has found itself trapped by its own pro-Russian statements and is now "testing" the Ukrainian authorities with signals about possible territorial concessions from Kyiv in exchange for peace. Source: Chubarov in a comment to the Radio Liberty project Quote: "Trump and his entourage ended up in a trap entirely of their own fault. Just recall the stream of friendly messages towards Putin and Russia that they voiced long before any negotiations began. So Moscow realised it… the full imperial essence of Russia came out into the open. Now, it seems to me – and here I move on to assumptions – the Trump administration is testing the Ukrainian leadership and political class by spreading various messages on the topic of territorial concessions by Ukraine, supposedly necessary to end the Russo-Ukrainian war and achieve lasting peace." Details: Chubarov stressed that Ukraine must maintain a categorical rejection of any, even hypothetical, proposals of territorial concessions in exchange for peace. Quote: "Because it is clear that in such a case there would be neither peace nor a future for the Ukrainian state. Meanwhile, since such provocations will continue, the Ukrainian authorities and politicians should respond firmly in every case when real political figures are behind them." Details: Chubarov reiterated that the Mejlis rejects any form of recognition of Russian control over Crimea – both de facto and de jure. Quote: "Our position, which is fully based on international law and entirely in line with Ukraine's national legislation, is as follows: Crimea is the homeland of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people and an integral part of Ukraine. Accordingly, no one and under no circumstances may decide the fate of Crimea except the Ukrainian state and the Crimean Tatar people." Background: On 17 April, negotiations took place in Paris involving Ukraine, the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Germany on ending the Russo-Ukrainian war. The next round of talks is scheduled for this week in London. US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Ukraine and Russia would reach an agreement soon, after which both countries would "start to do big business with the United States of America". The Wall Street Journal reported that Ukraine is under pressure to respond this week to a range of proposals from the Trump administration on how to end the war in Ukraine. These include the potential US recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and excluding Kyiv from joining NATO. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
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Russians launch mass raids on Crimean Tatars' homes in temporarily occupied Crimea at 04:00
The Russians have began mass searches in the homes of Crimean Tatars in temporarily occupied Crimea on the morning of 5 February. Source: Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, on Facebook, Crimean Solidarity Human Rights Movement Quote from Chubarov: "As of now, searches are known to have taken place at: the home of Emir Kurtnezirov, son of political prisoner Remzi Kurtnezirov, who lives in the village of Cadra (the name under occupation – Lobanovo) in the Dzhankoi district; the home of Abibula Smedlyaev, who lives in the village of Borlaq Tama (the name under occupation – Novokrymske) in the Dzhankoi district; the home of Rustem Mustafayev, who lives in the village of İlk Çoqraq (the name under occupation – Istochne) in the Dzhankoi district." Details: Crimean Solidarity wrote that as of 09:00 five Crimean Tatars had been detained after searches. Crimean Solidarity reported that Emir Kurtnezirov's sister said the Russians came at 04:00, turned the house upside down, "planted prohibited materials to justify the arrest" and arrested her brother. Her father was placed under house arrest on 5 March 2024. Emir Kurtnezirov. Photo: Facebook Shefikha Mustafayeva, the wife of Rustem Mustafayev, who was also detained in the morning, said that the Russians broke down the front door and entered the house while everyone was still asleep. Representatives of Crimean Solidarity reported that the Russian Federal Security Service detained Mirzaali Tajibayev in the morning. Mirzaali Tajibayev. Photo: Facebook "There were about 10 of them. They searched all the rooms… He has never been involved in any political or religious crimes. He cooked pilaf in the name of Allah during holidays and gave charity," Gulnara, Mirzaali Tajibayev's wife, told a journalist from Crimean Solidarity. Crimean Tatar journalist and human rights activist Lutfiye Zudiyeva stated that Russian security forces also detained Abibula Smedlyaev from the village of Borlaq Tama, who is the father of four children. Abibula Smedlyaev. Photo: Facebook Later, she reported a fifth morning search and arrest, the Russian Federal Security Service detained Bakhtiyar Ablaev from the village of Toy Töbe (Kovylne) in the Dzhankoi district. Background: This is not the first time Crimean Tatars' homes have been searched. The Russians usually conduct their raids at dawn. Searches in the homes of several Crimean Tatars were conducted on 24 August 2023. Russian security forces searched the house of Crimean Tatar Abdul Gafarov, Head of the Alushta Muslim religious community, at dawn on 30 November 2023. After searches, they took him to the so-called police department in Russian-occupied Crimea. Support UP or become our patron!
