The strait, which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separates Russia’s Taman Peninsula from the Crimea Peninsula. ... Moreover, passage through the strait is the only oceanic link between Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and those on the Azov. ..…
In 2014, and pro-NATO regime installed with U.S backing, Putin detached and annexed Crimea, for centuries the homeport of Russia's Black Sea fleet.. ... Sea of Azov became Russian lake, access to which was controlled by Russia, just as access to Black Sea is controlled..…
Ukraine Provocation in the Black Sea Directed against Russia. Was it a Staged Event? ..…