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Putin's first objective is Dombass. Second is the channel from Russia to Crimea. Third is Azov sea control, which they thought it could be done just by encircli
by lordkrandel 5y ago
Putin's first objective is Dombass. Second is the channel from Russia to Crimea. Third is Azov sea control, which they thought it could be done just by encircling Odessa with warships. The channel to Transnistria is not vital.
- ttyprintk 5y agoI think this is roughly true, but the reason is resources: http://images.energy365dino.co.uk/standard/120434_f82506ecbc334592b911.jpg http://images.energy365dino.co.uk/standard/120434_f82506ecbc... The Azov sea is only incidentally strategic when accessing the offshore reserves.