Crimea will survive but not thrive on Moscow subsidies
Journal: Emerald expert briefings
Year: 2017

Significance The Russian government has clamped down on dissent while injecting large subsidies into Crimea since seizing the territory in 2014. The costs of this financial support have increased, at the expense of other Russian regions. Moscow appears reluctant to intervene more forcefully to promote effective economic and political management in Crimea. Impacts As Russia has made it clear its claim to Crimea is non-negotiable, EU and US sanctions are unlikely to be lifted over the course of 20