Crimea: The War Before the War. Part 1

2026

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Overview

Russia seized Crimea in February–March 2014, shortly after the EuroMaidan Revolution, at a time when Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych had fled the country and the new authorities were just beginning to govern. Many believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin took advantage of the moment and annexed the peninsula. But when did Russia actually first attempt to seize Crimea? And why, long before the annexation — while Russian leaders publicly declared friendship with Ukraine and recognized its territorial integrity — were Russian flags already flying in Crimean cities, Russian warships present, festivals celebrating the Russian language held, and Russia's Empress Catherine glorified across the peninsula? All the while, leading Russian politicians were calling on Crimeans to embrace separatism on television.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

The Kyiv Independent

Spoken Languages

English Russian Ukrainian

Quick Facts

Original Title	Імперія йде по Крим. Частина 1
Release Date	January 10, 2026
Status	Released
Language	EN
Website	Visit Site

Cast

Key Crew

Yevheniia Motorevska

Writer

Maksym Yakobchuk

Director

Anastasiia Mozghova

Executive Producer

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