The peninsula as an island. Crimea in its third year since annexation. OSW POINT OF VIEW No. 61, November 2016
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2016

More than two and a half years after its annexation, Crimea is more reminiscent of an island than a peninsula, and its population`s impeded access to the mainland is adversely affecting its conditions and quality of life. Regardless of the transport and social problems, the vast majority of the population have remained on the peninsula adapting to the new situation. They are willing to blame the present difficulties on sanctions, the West’s policies and the Ukrainian diversion. This attitude has