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Russia is directly linked to Crimea through its formal annexation of the territory in 2014 [1], an act that served as the catalyst for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine {fact:5, fact:7}. Furthermore, Russia utilizes Crimea as a strategic military base for its broader invasion efforts {fact:2, fact:3}.

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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org European Journal of Development Studies 3 facts

claimRussia's military strategy in the invasion of Ukraine included the goal of annexing Kyiv, with advances made from the south (Crimea), the east (Russia), and the north (Belarus) to capture important Ukrainian cities.

claimIf Russian forces establish a land bridge from Crimea to the breakaway province of Transnistria in Moldova, Moldova will likely become involved in the conflict to avoid being brought under Russian rule.

claimThe annexation of Crimea by Russia was caused by historical and cultural links, as well as disagreements over natural resources dating back to the Cold War.

War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 2 facts

accountRussia formally annexed Crimea after a local referendum in which voters chose to join the Russian Federation.

accountArmed conflict in eastern Ukraine began in early 2014 following the Russian annexation of Crimea.

Can the European Union Reduce Dependence on the United States? cescube.com CESCUBE 1 fact

accountThe Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine served as critical turning points that accelerated the militarization of the European Union.

The EU between strategic autonomy and the transatlantic relationship esisc.org ESISC 1 fact

claimThe Russian invasion of Crimea, the war in Ukraine, and the migration crisis initiated a reversal of the long-standing decline in European defense spending.

(PDF) The Ukrainian War A Realist Perspective on Geopolitical ... academia.edu The Journal of Institute of Black Sea Studies 1 fact

accountRussia initiated the Ukrainian War through the occupation of Crimea in 2014, which subsequently evolved into a full-scale invasion in February 2022.