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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
........My thoughts on Crimea:
The Crimea hasn’t flourished under Ukrainian rule; in fact it’s a neglected and forgotten part of the Ukraine that isn’t allowed many of the same benefits. The Ukraine should of allowed a legitimate referendum (they had wanted this for years) and if the vote swung in favour of the Crimea reuniting with Russia, then that choice should have been given. Crimea is a country within a country, its an Autonomous Republic where the majority of Crimean’s are not Ukrainian and as such, have or at least should have the right to choose their future. Unfortunately, because less than 20% of Crimea is Tartar, these people will have to accept their loss.
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Originally Posted by Livia
The home of Russia's Black Sea Fleet is at Sevastopol in Crimea. Even though it's part of Ukraine, Russians have patrolled the streets of Sevastopol for over 200 years. It's strategically important for Russia both defensively and offensively. Russian presence in Crimea makes Ukraine hard to defend because Russia hold them on three fronts and I can't see Russia giving up its grip on it easily.
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Thought it was worth repeating my original post. My view is that Russia will never give up its hold on Crimea generally, and Sevastopol in particular.