# Crimea colored the same as Russia on UN-backed Equal Earth map

https://mins.news/en/item/45793

- TASS, 2026-09-04 17:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182937

> The UN General Assembly endorsed the Equal Earth projection with 164 votes in favor and the United States as the sole opponent. Crimea is shown in the same color as Russian regions, with a note saying it is under Russian control. Ukraine called the depiction unacceptable and inconsistent with its position on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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