In May, Russia completed construction of a 12-mile-long bridge across the Kerch Strait, which connects Crimea to Russia. . ..…

And since the annexation of Crimea, they have been handling 80 percent of all of Ukraine’s maritime exports (Europarl.europa.eu, October 22). ... Specifically, Ukraine lost the majority of its naval assets after the annexation of Crimea. ..…

Three Ukrainian ships are seen as they docked after been seized, in Kerch, Crimea, November 25, 2018. ... It was the first open military confrontation between the two neighbors since the annexation of Crimea. . ..…

The substance of CSTO's security commitments are so vague that none of the allies acknowledges Russian of Crimea. ..…

These fears were deepened by Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the continuing fight over Ukraine, which flared up dangerously on Sunday. ..…

“The warships trespassed into the Russian territorial waters that had enjoyed this status even before Crimea’s reunification with Russia. ..…

Obama also sanctioned Moscow and further militarized Europe in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine and the Crimea. ... Russia did annex the Crimea, but the people of that province were Russians and desired such a reunification. ..…

United Nations is concerned about this escalation of tensions, which is taking place in the context of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. ... The situation is direct consequence of the annexation of Crimea by Russia March 2014 and the construction of Kerch Bridge. ..…

., to say nothing about the annexation of Crimea which is pictured as “the free expression of the population’s will”). ..…