Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

Briefing of Ukrainian MP Akhtem Chyihoz in Kyiv

European Solidarity MP, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chyihoz speaks to the press during a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 3, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

A woman in a floral crown wears a vyshyvanka (Ukrainian embroidered shirt) featuring ornek, a traditional Crimean Tatar ornament, at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

A woman in a floral crown wears a vyshyvanka (Ukrainian embroidered shirt) featuring ornek, a traditional Crimean Tatar ornament, at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

Embroidered shirts of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

A woman holding a floral crown wears a vyshyvanka (Ukrainian embroidered shirt) featuring ornek, a traditional Crimean Tatar ornament, at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

TRNC president Tatar

TRNC president Tatar

Ersin Tatar, president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, speaks at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 18, 2025.

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) and choirmaster, Merited Artist of Urkaine Oleh Pylyp attend a rehearsal of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) and choirmaster, Merited Artist of Urkaine Oleh Pylyp attend a rehearsal of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (C)(Susana Dzhamaladinova), choirmaster, Merited Artist of Ukraine Oleh Pylyp and Veryovka Folk Choir Acting Director General, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Ihor Kuryliv (L to R) attend a rehearsal of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) and Veryovka Folk Choir Acting Director General, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Ihor Kuryliv attend a rehearsal of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) performs with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (Susana Dzhamaladinova) and choirmaster, Merited Artist of Urkaine Oleh Pylyp attend a rehearsal of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

Rehearsal of Veryovka Ukrainian National Folk Choir in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent, Peoples Artist of Ukraine Jamala (C)(Susana Dzhamaladinova) poses for a photo with members of G. Veryovka Ukrainian National Honoured Academic Folk Choir during a rehearsal of the We Are Ukrainians. Three Years of Fortitude concert that was created in gratitude to the people of the UK and dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of Russias full-scale invasion, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leniie Umerova

Interview of Leniie Umerova

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Crimean Tatar activist Leniie Umerova, who returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity during the prisoner exchange on September 13, gives an interview to a Ukrinform correspondent, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

Interview of Nariman Dzhelial

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelial who was released from Russian captivity on 28 June 2024 gives an interview to a correspondent of the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Interview of Leviza Dzhelialova

Interview of Leviza Dzhelialova

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Leviza Dzhelialova, the spouse of Crimean Tatar Mejlis first deputy speaker Nariman Dzhelial, gives an interview to the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Nariman Dzhelial was sentenced by the Russian-controlled Supreme Court of Crimea to 17 years for sabotage in prison on 21 September 2022. He returned to Ukraine on 28 June 2024.

Interview of Leviza Dzhelialova

Interview of Leviza Dzhelialova

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Leviza Dzhelialova, the spouse of Crimean Tatar Mejlis first deputy speaker Nariman Dzhelial, gives an interview to the Ukrinform National News Agency, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Nariman Dzhelial was sentenced by the Russian-controlled Supreme Court of Crimea to 17 years for sabotage in prison on 21 September 2022. He returned to Ukraine on 28 June 2024.