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melm00se

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3. From a geo-political perspective

Reply to blue-wave (Original post)

Thu Feb 24, 2022, 09:25 AM

Feb 2022

being cut off from sea-lanes during the winter months is exactly why Russia (and before that the Soviet Union) have been eyeing a warm water seaport that does not require a transit thru a constricted passage.

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Ukraine asked Turkey to close Black Sea waterways to Russia -ambassador [View all] blue-wave Feb 2022 OP

Let's hope that Turkey does the right thing! Emile Feb 2022 #1

Hope they do act to block warships per the treaty...but boy, could that spin out of control, FailureToCommunicate Feb 2022 #2

From a geo-political perspective melm00se Feb 2022 #3

Yes, please! nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Feb 2022 #4