{
  "id": 9393069,
  "title": "Zelenskyy: Return To Normal Life Is Impossible Without De-Occupation Of Crimea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/zelenskyy-return-to-normal-life-is-impossible-without-de-occupation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T18:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-return-to-normal-life-is-impossible-without-de-occupation-of-crimea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that restoring normal life in Ukraine is unachievable without the de-occupation of Crimea, according to UATV English. He stated that Russia's invasion and annexation of Crimea in 2014 marked the beginning of disrespect towards Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that achieving a full return to normal life necessitates the restoration of security, protection of lives and people, release of Russian prisoners, and adherence to international law principles. He stressed the importance of territorial integrity. Furthermore, Zelenskyy called for holding Russia accountable for initiating the war and seizing Ukrainian territory.",
  "summary": "A return to normal life in Ukraine is impossible without the de-occupation of Crimea, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, UATV English reports. “Disrespect began with Crimea in 2014, when Russia entered Crimea. Therefore, a full return to normal life is impossible without Crimea — without restoring security, protecting people and their lives, releasing prisoners held by Russia, and returning to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}