The critical modern factor is that Crimea is an important warm water port for Russia. So there is no way they will give it up.

Thus the deal may end up, after a long war, that Russia will give back eastern Ukraine and they keep most of Crimea.

James M. Ridgway, Jr.
James M. Ridgway, Jr.

Written by James M. Ridgway, Jr.

Jim Ridgway, Jr. military writer — author of the American Civil War classic, “Apprentice Killers: The War of Lincoln and Davis.” Christmas gift, yes!

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