The Crimean peninsula fascinates with beautiful sea, picturesque mountains and endless carpets of flowers that seemingly flow into the horizon! Courtesy: instagram.com/max_from_crimea | Future Russia

Several beaches in Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa have officially opened for swimming for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion. However, bathing is banned during air raid alerts https://reut.rs/3sdID5u | Reuters

The tourism-driven economy of the Ukrainian port city of Odessa is set to take another major hit as beaches are cordoned off due to mines | Reuters

8.9K views · 23 reactions | ✨ Crimea has a rich history and diverse culture. However, since Russia’s illegal annexation in 2014, Crimea’s unique heritage is jeopardized. Our new video produced together with the Ukrainian Institute - Український інститут shows the story of the occupied peninsula  | UkraineWorld | Facebook