Black Sea Fleet

A monument in Sevastopol to the city's heroic defense against the Nazis in World War Two

Here’s why Russia won’t let go of Crimea

Conflict & Justice

Russia’s military moves since the fall of Ukraine’s government last week seem to signal one thing. Russia is not prepared to lose the Crimea. And the reason is pretty straightforward, if you look at history.Russia’s military moves since the fall of Ukraine’s government last week seem to signal one thing. Russia is not prepared to lose the Crimea. And the reason is pretty straightforward, if you look at history.

A militia man stands guard at a checkpoint Friday about a hundred yards from unmarked military trucks that have sealed off Sevastopol's airport.

Mystery troops blockade airports in the Crimean region of Ukraine

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Five reasons why Ukraine’s ousted president might be hiding in Crimea

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