As Goes Ukraine, so Goes the Black Sea
As long as Moscow occupies Crimea, it will continue to use it as a launchpad to pummel Ukraine, squeeze its economy, and complicate its access to international markets.
Ukraine is a critical part of a much larger regional and global struggle. The winner of this war will define not only Ukraine's future but also the greater BSR, the European security order, and global geopolitical trends in the twenty-first century.
Matthew Boyse is a senior fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center on Europe and Eurasia. Find Him on X: @Matt_Boyse.
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