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Ukraine and Crimea are linked by the 2014 Russian annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula [1], which remains a central point of conflict in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine {fact:1, fact:2}. Furthermore, Ukraine's military strategy involves targeting Russian positions in Crimea [2] and reclaiming territory that forms a land corridor to the peninsula [3].
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War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 3 facts
claimUkraine launched a counteroffensive in June 2023 to break through Russian defenses in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia provinces, the latter of which forms a land corridor to Crimea.
claimUkraine made small territorial gains and increased attacks on bridges to Crimea, Russian ships, and buildings in Moscow following the June 2023 counteroffensive.
accountIn March 2014, Russian special forces took control of the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, with President Vladimir Putin citing the need to protect the rights of Russian citizens and Russian speakers in the region.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 1 fact
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.
Can the European Union Reduce Dependence on the United States? cescube.com 1 fact
claimThe 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.