Contact CrimeaWatch#

We welcome information, corrections, inquiries, and feedback from the public. Your contributions help us maintain accurate records and hold officials accountable to Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

Quick Contact Guide#

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours (2 business days).

Submit Information#

Have you witnessed or documented a Ukrainian official, entity, or state body recognizing Crimea as part of Russia? We want to hear from you.

What We Need#

Required Information:

  1. Identity of the Subject

    • Full name of the official or entity
    • Current position or role
    • Organization or government body

  2. Details of the Statement/Action

    • Exact date (or approximate timeframe)
    • Location and context (press conference, interview, court ruling, etc.)
    • Exact quote or description of the action

  3. Evidence and Sources

    • Video or audio links (YouTube, news sites, social media)
    • Article URLs from news outlets
    • Document scans or screenshots
    • Court documents or official publications
    • Social media posts (with archive links if possible)

Optional but Helpful:

  • Your contact information for follow-up questions (can be anonymous)
  • Additional context or background information
  • Related documents or supporting materials
  • Translation if the statement is in a non-Ukrainian language
  • Information about the speaker’s previous positions on Crimea

Submission Guidelines#

What Makes Strong Evidence:

  • Video or audio recordings of the actual statement
  • Official documents or publications
  • Multiple independent sources reporting the same incident
  • Direct quotes rather than paraphrased summaries
  • Clear context showing intent

Before You Submit:

  • Verify the source is credible and authentic
  • Check if we’ve already documented this incident
  • Archive web pages and social media posts (use archive.org or similar)
  • Note the exact timestamp for video/audio evidence

How to Submit#

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line Format: “Submission: [Official Name] - [Brief Description]”

Example: “Submission: Ivan Petrov - Statement at City Council Meeting”

What Happens Next#

  1. Acknowledgment - We’ll confirm receipt of your submission within 48 hours
  2. Verification - Our team verifies the information and sources (typically 3-7 days)
  3. Follow-up - We may contact you for clarification or additional information
  4. Publication - If verified, the entry is added to our database
  5. Notification - We’ll notify you when the entry is published (if you provided contact info)

Anonymous Submissions#

You may submit information anonymously. However, please note:

  • We may not be able to follow up for clarification
  • Anonymous submissions require stronger corroboration
  • We still need verifiable evidence (links, documents, recordings)

We respect source confidentiality and will never disclose your identity without explicit permission.

Report Corrections#

Found an error or inaccuracy in our database? We take corrections seriously and appreciate your help in maintaining accuracy.

How to Report a Correction#

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: “Correction Request: [Profile Name or Entry ID]”

Please Include:

  1. Identification

    • Link to the specific profile or entry
    • Entry ID or subject’s name
    • Which section contains the error

  2. The Error

    • What information is incorrect
    • Why it’s incorrect
    • Impact of the error

  3. Correct Information

    • What the correct information should be
    • Sources supporting the correction
    • Additional context if needed

Our Correction Process#

  • Review: We review all correction requests within 7 business days
  • Investigation: We verify the claimed error against our sources
  • Decision: We determine if a correction is warranted
  • Action: Verified errors are corrected immediately
  • Transparency: Significant corrections include a public update note
  • Response: We notify the reporter of our decision

Types of Corrections We Make#

Immediate Corrections:

  • Factual errors (wrong names, dates, positions)
  • Broken or incorrect source links
  • Misquoted statements
  • Incorrect severity classifications

Updates and Clarifications:

  • New context that changes interpretation
  • Position changes or retractions
  • Additional evidence supporting or contradicting entries

What We Don’t Change:

  • Accurate documentation of public statements
  • Properly sourced and verified information
  • Entries where subjects simply disagree with documentation

General Inquiries#

Have questions about CrimeaWatch, our methodology, or how to use our database?

Email: [email protected]

Common Questions We Can Help With#

  • How to search and navigate our database
  • Understanding our verification methodology
  • Questions about severity classifications
  • Information about our organization
  • Partnership or collaboration inquiries
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Citing our database in research or journalism
  • Permissions for using our data

Before You Contact#

Please check our About page, which answers many common questions about:

  • How we verify information
  • Our severity classification system
  • Who we are and our mission
  • Our independence and funding

Media Inquiries#

Journalists and media professionals are encouraged to contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Media Services We Provide#

Interviews and Statements:

  • Expert commentary on territorial integrity issues
  • Statements about specific database entries
  • Background on our verification methodology

Data Access:

  • Verification of information in our database
  • Access to source materials for fact-checking
  • Statistics and trend analysis
  • Custom research for specific stories

Resources:

  • Database exports for investigative journalism
  • Historical context and background
  • Connection to other researchers and experts

Media Request Guidelines#

When contacting us, please include:

  • Your name and position
  • Media organization and publication/outlet
  • Story topic or angle
  • Specific information or assistance needed
  • Deadline for response
  • Preferred contact method

Response Priority: We prioritize media requests with approaching deadlines.

Technical Issues#

Experiencing problems with our website? Help us improve by reporting issues.

Email: [email protected]

What to Include in Bug Reports#

  1. Problem Description

    • What page or feature isn’t working
    • What you expected to happen vs. what actually happened
    • Error messages (if any)

  2. Your Environment

    • Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and version
    • Device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
    • Operating system
    • Screen size (if layout issue)

  3. Steps to Reproduce

    • What you were trying to do
    • Exact steps that led to the issue
    • Whether the issue happens consistently

Screenshots are helpful! If possible, include a screenshot of the issue.

Common Issues#

  • Search not working: Try clearing your browser cache
  • Page not loading: Check your internet connection and try refreshing
  • Links broken: Please report with the specific URL
  • Mobile display issues: Include your device model and screen size

Privacy and Confidentiality#

For Information Sources#

Your Privacy:

  • Anonymous submissions are accepted and protected
  • We do not track or log IP addresses from submissions
  • Contact information is optional and kept confidential
  • We never disclose source identity without explicit permission

Secure Communication:

  • For sensitive information, request our PGP key
  • Consider using secure email services
  • Use temporary/anonymous email if preferred

For Profile Subjects#

Public Information:

  • We document only publicly available information
  • All entries are based on public statements or actions
  • Sources are publicly accessible for verification

Your Rights:

  • Request clarification or context be added to your profile
  • Submit statements or responses for inclusion
  • Report factual errors for correction
  • Provide additional context for documented incidents

Office Hours#

Email Response Times:

  • General inquiries: Within 48 hours
  • Corrections: Within 7 business days
  • Media requests: Within 24 hours (urgent)
  • Submissions: Acknowledgment within 48 hours

Note: We operate Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Kyiv time). Messages received on weekends will be responded to on the next business day.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Can I submit information about someone anonymously? Yes, anonymous submissions are accepted. However, they require stronger evidence and verification.

How long does verification take? Typically 3-7 business days, depending on the complexity and evidence quality. We’ll keep you updated if you provide contact information.

Will you tell the subject I reported them? No, we maintain strict source confidentiality unless you explicitly give us permission to identify you.

What if I have evidence but don’t want to send it via email? Contact us to discuss secure transfer methods or alternative arrangements.

Can I get a copy of the data you have on a specific person? All our data is publicly available on our website. You can view and download any profile.

CrimeaWatch
Defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity through transparency and accountability.

Primary Contact: [email protected]

Last updated: January 2026

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