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In this video we'll have a look on a couple of reasons why Crimea is so important for both Russia and Ukraine and why Russia will try to defend it at all coast. Crimean Peninsula is the most valuable asset that a country can have in the The Black Sea.
Whatch the video to learn more about this.
If you know other interesting facts about Crimea, Russia or Ukraine, feel free to write them in comments.
Hope you'll enjoy the video!
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Transcript:

Why Crimea Is So Important !?
Whoever owns the Crimean peninsula also commands the access routes between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
The warm water port of Sevastopol is basically located in the middle of the black sea which allows the projection of power on the entire Black Sea.
Russia’s northern fleet is based in SEVEROMORSK port which is almost inoperable during winter. The fleet located in The Baltic Sea also struggle during winters and have to travel through the Danish straits in order to exit.
The only Russian ports with easy access to the world oceans are Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk which are basically on the other side of the planet from Russia’s main interest points.
That’s why Controlling the Crimea Peninsula is of paramount importance for Russia, allowing it to have a great influence over the Balkans, Turkey and in Caucasus region.

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