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It was part of Russia till 1954 when it was transferred to Ukraine. Even after fall of Soviet Union naval bases are still used by the Russian navy. So basically
by vl 13y ago
It was part of Russia till 1954 when it was transferred to Ukraine. Even after fall of Soviet Union naval bases are still used by the Russian navy. So basically historically population is pro-russian and military personnel was already there before the crisis.
- adamnemecek 13y agoYes, I've read the wiki. It's still a part of the Ukraine. Similarly, Kaliningrad was part of Germany (Prussia) until end of WW2. Yet if Germany invaded Kaliningrad today, it would still be perceived as declaration of war.