The map highlighted Ukraine but did not include the Crimea peninsula as part of the ... unilateral annexation of four other Ukrainian regions — although Russia does not fully control them.

A map shown during the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup has been criticised by Ukraine as an "unacceptable error" after it appeared to exclude Crimea as part of the country. The graphic - showing ...

The map appeared to show Ukraine without Crimea as part of it. A spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded a public apology from FIFA. FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing ...

Armed conflict in eastern Ukraine erupted in early 2014 following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The previous ... Armed conflict in the regions quickly broke out between Russian-backed forces ...