The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Russia, along with its proxy security forces in Crimea, have violated human rights during their occupation of the region. The court found evidence of persecution, detention, and disappearances of those critical of Russia's annexation of Crimea. The ruling also highlighted systemic repression of ethnic and religious minorities, including the Crimean Tatars and Ukrainian political prisoners. The court ordered Russia to return Ukrainian prisoners and criticized the lack of cooperation from Russian authorities. The ruling outlined how Russia and its proxies have created an oppressive atmosphere, targeting dissent through laws, media suppression, and crackdowns on religious and cultural institutions. This ruling sheds light on the ongoing human rights violations in Crimea, especially concerning the situation of the Crimean Tatars and pro-Ukrainian activists.