Crimean leaders will resist Moscow's control
Journal: Emerald expert briefings
Year: 2016

Significance Crimea's main value to Moscow is as a naval base restoring dominance in the Black Sea and allowing sustained military action in Syria. The economy is heavily reliant on Moscow for subsidies, power supplies and a bridge now under construction. Local leaders have entrenched their position and resist attempts to discipline them. Impacts Crimea and its Tatar population will be a shared concern as Turkey aligns with Ukraine against Russia. European diplomats will raise Crimea with Russia