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2026-03-31 00:00:00
2026-04-02 00:00:00
Transfermarkt
sports
correct
automated_api
Simferopol-based clubs listed under Ukrainian football hierarchy. Crimean player searches return Ukraine references.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/
2026-03-31
Olympics / IOC
sports
ambiguous
manual
IOC does not recognize separate Crimean Olympic committee. Crimean athletes must compete under Ukraine or Russia (when not banned). Post-2022 Russian athletes compete as neutrals.
https://www.olympic.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Netflix
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Exited Russia March 2022. Crimea included. No content available. Previously listed under Russia region.
https://www.netflix.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
YouTube
social_media
ambiguous
manual
Uses ISO 3166-1 for content regions (UA and RU separate). Content availability in Crimea depends on IP geolocation (MaxMind=UA). Some Russia-restricted content may be accessible from Crimea via UA classification.
https://www.youtube.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Amazon Prime Video
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Amazon does not operate in Russia. AWS restricted in Crimea under OFAC sanctions. Prime Video unavailable.
https://www.amazon.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Disney+
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Never launched in Russia. Crimea inaccessible. Service unavailable.
https://www.disneyplus.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Apple Music
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Apple ceased operations in Russia March 2022. Apple Music, App Store unavailable. Crimea included in block.
https://www.apple.com/apple-music/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Deezer
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
French streaming service. Suspended new subscriptions in Russia 2022. Crimea availability unclear. Uses ISO country codes.
https://www.deezer.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Reuters
reference
ambiguous
manual
Uses "Russia-annexed Crimea" consistently in reporting. Reuters style guide specifies "annexed" framing. Wire service reaches thousands of downstream outlets.
https://www.reuters.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Associated Press (AP)
reference
ambiguous
manual
AP Stylebook: "Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014" — consistent framing. AP wire service reaches majority of US and international media.
https://apnews.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
BBC News
reference
ambiguous
manual
BBC editorial guidelines use "annexed" or "illegally annexed" for Crimea. Consistent across BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Ukrainian.
https://www.bbc.com/news
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
RT (Russia Today)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Russian state media. Frames Crimea as Russian territory. Uses "reunification" not "annexation". Banned in EU since March 2022. Still operates globally online.
https://www.rt.com/
Banned in EU but accessible via VPN and outside EU. [REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Sputnik
reference
ambiguous
manual
Russian state media. Frames Crimea as integral Russian territory across all language editions (English, Spanish, French, Arabic). Banned in EU since March 2022.
https://sputnikglobe.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Al Jazeera
reference
ambiguous
manual
Uses "Russia-annexed Crimea" in English edition. Arabic edition framing varies. Qatar abstained on UNGA 68/262.
https://www.aljazeera.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
CGTN (China)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Chinese state media English channel. Avoids both "annexed" and "Russian Crimea". Uses neutral geographic descriptions. Reflects China's deliberate ambiguity.
https://www.cgtn.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
TeleSUR (Venezuela)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Venezuelan state-funded. Editorially treats Crimea as Russian territory. Venezuela voted against UNGA 68/262.
https://www.telesurtv.net/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Uber
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Sold Russian operations to Yandex in 2018. No Uber service in Crimea. Region served by Yandex.Taxi (Russian).
https://www.uber.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
eBay
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Blocked sellers and buyers in Russia/Crimea since 2022. OFAC sanctions compliance.
https://www.ebay.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Etsy
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Suspended accounts in Russia including Crimea in 2022. Sanctions compliance.
https://www.etsy.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Bing Search (knowledge panel)
search_engine
ambiguous
automated_api
Searched 'Crimea' on Bing. Knowledge panel: both_mentioned. Screenshot saved.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Crimea
country=both_mentioned
2026-03-31
Google Search (knowledge panel)
search_engine
ambiguous
automated_api
Searched 'Crimea' on Google. Knowledge panel country: None. Screenshot saved.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Crimea
country=None
2026-03-31
DuckDuckGo (info box)
search_engine
ambiguous
automated_api
Searched 'Crimea' on DuckDuckGo. Info box: both_mentioned. Screenshot saved.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Crimea
country=both_mentioned
2026-03-31
TripAdvisor (browser check)
travel
ambiguous
automated_api
TripAdvisor Crimea page — country unclear. Screenshot saved.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g313972-Crimea-Vacations.html
2026-03-31
Booking.com (browser check)
travel
correct
automated_api
Booking.com returns no results for Simferopol (sanctions). Screenshot saved.
https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Simferopol
2026-03-31
AccuWeather (browser verified)
weather
correct
automated_api
AccuWeather URL contains /ua/ (Ukraine). Simferopol classified as Ukraine.. Screenshot saved.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/ua/simferopol/322464/weather-forecast/322464
2026-03-31
Google Maps (browser check)
map_service
ambiguous
automated_api
Google Maps Crimea — dashed border (disputed default from non-RU location). Screenshot saved.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crimea/
2026-03-31
weather.com (browser verified)
weather
correct
automated_api
weather.com shows Simferopol under Ukraine. Screenshot saved.
https://weather.com/
2026-03-31
Google Scholar
reference
ambiguous
manual
Author affiliations from Crimean institutions may list Russia or Ukraine depending on the author. No centralized country classification for Crimea in Scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Scopus (Elsevier)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Academic database. Crimean university affiliations may appear under either country. Elsevier follows institutional self-reporting.
https://www.scopus.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
ORCID
reference
ambiguous
manual
Researcher ID system. Country field is self-reported. Crimean researchers may list UA or RU.
https://orcid.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
UPS
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
UPS suspended services to Russia including Crimea in 2022. Cannot ship to Crimean addresses.
https://www.ups.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
FedEx
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
FedEx suspended services to Russia and Ukraine conflict zones. Crimea included in restrictions.
https://www.fedex.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
DHL
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
DHL suspended deliveries to/from Russia in 2022. Crimea included.
https://www.dhl.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
SWIFT
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
SWIFT codes: Crimean banks operate under Russian banking system (CBR) since 2014. Ukrainian bank codes no longer functional in Crimea. Similar to phone number routing — de facto Russian.
https://www.swift.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
PayPal
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
PayPal never operated in Russia. Crimea blocked under OFAC sanctions. No service available.
https://www.paypal.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Visa / Mastercard
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Visa and Mastercard suspended operations in Russia March 2022. Cards issued by Russian banks no longer work internationally. Crimea affected.
https://www.visa.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Coursera
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Country selection uses ISO 3166-1. Available in Ukraine. Russia access restricted for some courses. Crimea depends on IP geolocation.
https://www.coursera.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Duolingo
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Available in both Russia and Ukraine. Country selection for profile uses ISO 3166-1. No separate Crimea option.
https://www.duolingo.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Google Play Store
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Country/region for developers and users follows Google account settings. Crimean users with MaxMind UA IP appear as Ukrainian users. Some Russia-restricted apps may be accessible.
https://play.google.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Apple App Store
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Apple ceased Russia operations March 2022. App Store unavailable. Crimea included in block.
https://www.apple.com/app-store/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Tinder
social_media
ambiguous
manual
Uses GPS location, not country classification. Crimean users see nearby profiles regardless of country assignment. No explicit sovereignty determination.
https://www.tinder.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
AWS restricted in Crimea under OFAC sanctions. Cannot create accounts or provision resources from Crimean IPs.
https://aws.amazon.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Microsoft Azure
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Azure restricted in Russia and Crimea. Microsoft suspended new sales March 2022.
https://azure.microsoft.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Google Cloud
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
GCP has no Russia region. Services restricted in Crimea under sanctions.
https://cloud.google.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Interpol
reference
ambiguous
manual
Interpol member countries list follows UN membership. Ukraine is member state. Crimea falls under Ukrainian jurisdiction in Interpol systems.
https://www.interpol.int/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
WHO (World Health Organization)
reference
ambiguous
manual
WHO follows UN system. Ukraine listed as member state with full territory including Crimea. Health statistics for Crimea reported under Ukraine.
https://www.who.int/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Uber Eats
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Not available in Russia or Crimea. Uber sold Russian operations to Yandex.
https://www.ubereats.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Glovo
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Glovo operated in Ukraine but exited Russia. Not available in Crimea.
https://www.glovoapp.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Tesla Navigation
map_service
ambiguous
manual
Tesla uses a mix of map providers (Google, Mapbox, TomTom depending on region). Crimea map display likely inherits from provider. Tesla not sold in Russia since 2022.
https://www.tesla.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Waze (Google)
map_service
ambiguous
manual
Google-owned. Follows Google Maps geo-dependent policy. Crimea likely shows disputed border internationally. Community-edited map data.
https://www.waze.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Garmin
map_service
ambiguous
manual
GPS navigation company. Map data from HERE and OSM. Crimea classification depends on data provider. US company — OFAC sanctions apply.
https://www.garmin.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
LinkedIn
social_media
ambiguous
manual
LinkedIn blocked in Russia since November 2016 (Roskomnadzor). Crimea access depends on ISP routing. Profile location uses ISO 3166-1 countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Indeed
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Job search. Country filter uses ISO 3166-1. Jobs in Crimea could appear under either Ukraine or Russia depending on employer listing.
https://www.indeed.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Glassdoor
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Company reviews. Location field depends on employer input. Crimean companies may list under either country.
https://www.glassdoor.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Binance
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Binance exited Russia entirely in 2024 (sold to CommEX). Crimea explicitly blocked under sanctions since 2022. KYC requires country verification.
https://www.binance.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Coinbase
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
US-based. Crimea blocked under OFAC sanctions. Cannot create accounts from Crimean IPs or with Crimean addresses.
https://www.coinbase.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Lonely Planet
reference
ambiguous
manual
Travel guide publisher. Crimea covered under Ukraine section. Website lists Crimea as part of Ukraine with travel warnings about occupation.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ukraine/crimea
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Rough Guides
reference
ambiguous
manual
Travel guide publisher. Crimea listed under Ukraine. Notes Russian occupation and travel restrictions.
https://www.roughguides.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Wikitravel
reference
ambiguous
manual
Community travel wiki. Crimea page states: "Crimea is an autonomous republic of Ukraine currently occupied by Russia." Clear sovereignty framing.
https://wikitravel.org/en/Crimea
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Telegram
social_media
ambiguous
manual
Dubai-based (founded by Russian-born Durov). No country-based location system. User phone numbers determine region (+7 = RU, +380 = UA). Widely used in both Russia and Ukraine.
https://telegram.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
WhatsApp (Meta)
social_media
ambiguous
manual
Phone number-based. Crimean users with +7 numbers appear as Russian contacts. Those with +380 appear as Ukrainian. No explicit location tagging.
https://www.whatsapp.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Signal
social_media
ambiguous
manual
Privacy-focused messenger. Phone number-based. No country classification system. Available in all countries.
https://signal.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
reference
ambiguous
manual
ITU assigned +7 country code to Russia (USSR legacy). Crimean phone infrastructure now operates under +7. ITU does not make sovereignty determinations but its code assignments have de facto implications.
https://www.itu.int/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
ICAO (Intl Civil Aviation Org)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Simferopol airport primary ICAO code is UKFF (UK prefix = Ukraine). Russian alternate code URFF exists. ICAO follows UNGA recognition — primary code is Ukrainian.
https://www.icao.int/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
IATA
reference
ambiguous
manual
Simferopol airport IATA code SIP. Listed under Ukraine in IATA databases. Airport operationally closed since February 2022.
https://www.iata.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Google Earth
map_service
ambiguous
manual
Same as Google Maps — geo-dependent borders. Desktop app shows disputed dashed border internationally. Russian version shows solid border.
https://earth.google.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Esri / ArcGIS
map_service
ambiguous
manual
Enterprise GIS platform. Uses multiple data sources including HERE and Esri-curated boundaries. Living Atlas has configurable boundary views.
https://www.arcgis.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
GoDaddy
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
US domain registrar. Cannot register domains with Crimean addresses under OFAC sanctions. .ua and .ru TLDs handled by respective country registrars.
https://www.godaddy.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Namecheap
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Suspended all services for Russian-registered users in March 2022. Crimea included. Ukrainian-founded company.
https://www.namecheap.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Reddit
social_media
ambiguous
manual
No location-based content system. r/crimea and r/ukraine subreddits exist. No platform-level sovereignty determination. Flair and user input determines framing.
https://www.reddit.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Wikipedia (Ukrainian)
reference
correct
automated_api
Ukrainian Wikipedia: Crimea article states territory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia. Clear sovereignty framing consistent with Ukrainian government position.
https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BC
2026-03-31
Wikipedia (Russian)
reference
incorrect
automated_api
Russian Wikipedia: Crimea article frames it as Russian territory ("Republic of Crimea" as subject of Russian Federation). Reflects Russian legal position.
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D1%80%D1%8B%D0%BC
2026-03-31
Google Business (Maps reviews)
map_service
ambiguous
manual
Crimean business listings follow Google Maps geo-dependent policy. Reviews visible but business country depends on viewer location.
https://business.google.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Yelp
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Yelp does not operate in Ukraine or Russia. No Crimea listings.
https://www.yelp.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
World Nomads (travel insurance)
travel
ambiguous
manual
Travel insurance provider. Does not cover travel to Crimea — listed as sanctioned/conflict zone. Classification: occupied territory.
https://www.worldnomads.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
NordVPN
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
VPN provider. Has servers in Ukraine but not in Crimea or Russia. Crimean users connecting via UA server appear as Ukrainian. Lithuanian company.
https://nordvpn.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Vodafone Ukraine
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Vodafone Ukraine lists Crimea in its coverage map as part of Ukraine. Service unavailable in occupied Crimea since 2014 (network taken over by Russian operators).
https://www.vodafone.ua/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Kyivstar
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Ukrainian mobile operator. Lists Crimea as part of Ukraine. Service disconnected in occupied territory. +380 numbers no longer route to Crimea.
https://www.kyivstar.ua/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
ip-api.com
ip_geolocation
correct
automated_api
Bulk test: 90 lookups across 90 Crimean IPs from 9 ASNs — 14 RU (16%), 48 UA (53%), 28 other.
https://ip-api.com
91.207.56.85 (AS48031): HU; 91.207.56.169 (AS48031): HU; 91.207.57.85 (AS48031): BE; 91.207.57.169 (AS48031): BE; 91.207.58.85 (AS48031): RU; 91.207.58.169 (AS48031): RU; 91.207.59.85 (AS48031): RU; 91.207.59.169 (AS48031): RU; 176.104.32.85 (AS56485): UA; 176.104.32.169 (AS56485): UA; 176.104.33.85 (AS56485): UA; 176....
Tested IP ranges from 9 Crimean ASNs including CrimeaCom, SevStar, Miranda-Media, CrimeaTelecom, etc. All prefixes were originally allocated to Ukrainian entities by RIPE NCC.
2026-03-31
ipinfo.io
ip_geolocation
correct
automated_api
Bulk test: 30 lookups across 90 Crimean IPs from 9 ASNs — 5 RU (17%), 16 UA (53%), 9 other.
https://ipinfo.io
91.207.56.85 (AS48031): HU; 91.207.57.169 (AS48031): BE; 91.207.59.85 (AS48031): RU; 176.104.32.169 (AS56485): UA; 176.104.34.85 (AS56485): UA; 176.104.35.169 (AS56485): UA; 176.104.37.85 (AS56485): UA; 46.63.0.169 (AS198948): UA; 46.63.2.85 (AS198948): UA; 46.63.4.169 (AS198948): UA; 83.149.16.85 (AS201776): RU; 83.14...
Tested IP ranges from 9 Crimean ASNs including CrimeaCom, SevStar, Miranda-Media, CrimeaTelecom, etc. All prefixes were originally allocated to Ukrainian entities by RIPE NCC.
2026-03-31
Diercke Atlas (Westermann)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Germany most popular school atlas. Shows Crimea inconsistently across editions — sometimes disputed, sometimes Russian, sometimes separate. Westermann is aware of the issue. Used in majority of German schools.
https://diercke.westermann.de/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Marco Polo / MairDumont Group
reference
ambiguous
manual
Largest German map publisher (Marco Polo, Falk, ADAC, Kunth brands). Shows Crimea with disputed/contested borders. Produces over 50% of German school atlases. Identified by Stop Mapaganda as the single largest source of incorrect Crimea cartography in the West.
https://www.mairdumont.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
National Geographic Atlas
reference
ambiguous
manual
Shows Crimea as part of Russia "claimed by Ukraine" using de facto policy. Marks Ukraine borders five different ways across products. NatGeo acknowledged the issue in 2014 but adopted de facto approach.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Collins World Atlas (HarperCollins)
reference
ambiguous
manual
UK atlas publisher. Needs physical verification of current edition for Crimea classification.
https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Times Atlas of the World
reference
ambiguous
manual
Published by HarperCollins. Premium reference atlas. Needs physical verification for Crimea.
https://www.timesatlas.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Oxford University Press (geog.3)
reference
ambiguous
manual
CORRECTED: 2015 edition showed Crimea as Russia. Withdrawn after complaints. 2016 edition correctly states Crimea is Ukraine under international law. Free exchanges offered. Replicable correction model.
https://global.oup.com/
One of few documented corrections in print publishing. [REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Russian state history textbook (2023)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Unified Russian history textbook by Medinsky/Torkunov. Treats Crimea as Russian territory. Distributed to ~15 million students including in occupied Ukrainian territories. Condemned by Amnesty International and Ukrainian government.
https://www.amnesty.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
AP Human Geography (College Board)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Uses Crimea annexation as case study of irredentism. Correctly framed as illegal annexation. Taken by ~230,000 US students annually.
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Replogle Globes
reference
ambiguous
manual
US globe manufacturer. Follows US State Department guidelines which do not recognize Russian annexation. Crimea shown as Ukraine.
https://www.replogleglobes.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Columbus Verlag (German globes)
reference
ambiguous
manual
German globe manufacturer. Identified by Stop Mapaganda project as showing Crimea incorrectly. Needs current edition verification.
https://www.columbus-verlag.de/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Lonely Planet Ukraine (print)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Crimea included in Ukraine guide. Last edition 2018 (5th edition). Covers Crimea with travel warnings about Russian occupation. No new edition since 2022 full-scale invasion.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Bradt Guide to Ukraine
reference
ambiguous
manual
Includes Crimea under Ukraine. Last edition outdated. Bradt specializes in off-beaten-path destinations. Notes occupation.
https://www.bradtguides.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Springer Nature (academic)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Major academic publisher. Author affiliations follow institutional self-reporting. Crimean Federal University (Russian-established post-2014) papers may list Russia. No publisher-level policy on Crimea classification found.
https://www.springernature.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Cambridge University Press
reference
ambiguous
manual
Academic publisher. Geography and political science texts vary. Some use "annexed" framing. No centralized Crimea editorial policy found.
https://www.cambridge.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Khan Academy
reference
ambiguous
manual
Free education platform. Geography content uses various map sources. Crimea classification depends on specific lesson/map used. No explicit policy.
https://www.khanacademy.org/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Stop Mapaganda audit (physical maps)
reference
ambiguous
manual
Mykola Holubei audited 400+ cartographic products sold in European stores. Found 90% of German educational map products show Crimea incorrectly. MairDumont Group identified as largest single source. Full 400-page report available.
https://www.ukrainer.net/en/en-stop-mapaganda/
Most comprehensive physical map audit. This project extends it to digital platforms. [REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Zoom
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Stopped selling to Russia/Belarus April 2022. Crimea included. Free accounts still work but no paid services.
https://zoom.us/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Canva
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Australian design platform. Suspended premium services in Russia March 2022. Crimea included.
https://www.canva.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
Figma
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Blocked Russian accounts March 2022. Adobe subsidiary. Crimea included in restrictions.
https://www.figma.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31
GitHub
tech_infrastructure
ambiguous
manual
Microsoft-owned. Restricted some Russian enterprise accounts but free tier remains available. Crimea access depends on IP routing. Hosts Natural Earth repo (the root cause).
https://github.com/
[REVIEW PENDING - awaiting human verification]
2026-03-31