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Why the Black Sea Is at the Heart of the Russia-Ukraine War
4 Min.
Overview
Since 2022, Vladimir Putin has sought to cripple Ukraine’s economy and regain control of its ports, echoing the Soviet era. In recent weeks, the Black Sea and Odesa region have once again become central to the war.
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