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:

  • Our team uses Proton Mail for all correspondence, providing end-to-end encryption when both parties use Proton
  • For sensitive information, contact us to request our PGP key
  • Consider using a secure or temporary email address for sensitive submissions

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.

Why do replies come from some proton.me address? We use Proton Mail for all outgoing correspondence to ensure secure, encrypted communication. Proton Mail is an independently audited, privacy-focused email service based in Switzerland. This is consistent with our commitment to source protection and operational security.

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

Primary Contact: [email protected]

Last updated: April 2026

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