Ukrainecast
Why is Crimea so important?
Sep 26, 2023
BBC correspondent James Waterhouse, defence and security analyst Michael Clarke, and representative Maria Tomak discuss the significance of Ukraine's attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol. They explore the strategic objectives behind the attack and Ukraine's plans for the future of Crimea.
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- Control of Crimea is important for both Ukrainians and Russians, with Russia viewing it as a symbol of their imperial ambitions and pride for President Putin.
- Ukraine's strategy is to demonstrate that Crimea is vulnerable, jeopardize Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and prepare for the eventual reintegration of Crimea.
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Strategic and Symbolic Importance of Crimea
Crimea is strategically and symbolically important to both Ukrainians and Russians. It has been a long-standing target for Russia's imperial ambitions. Russia covertly invaded Crimea in 2014 and took control without much resistance. The ethnic makeup of Crimea is mostly Russian, but it voted majority to be part of independent Ukraine in 1991. The occupation by Russia and the influx of Russian settlers have made the situation complex. Crimea serves as a base for Russia's Black Sea Fleet and has historical significance for Russia. Control of Crimea is a source of pride for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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