The New Black Sea (Dis)Order: Russia’s Trump Card
Journal: GEOpolitics
Year: 2025

Russia’s war against Ukraine, among other things, is about the control of the Black Sea. This is where Putin’s territorial and non-territorial ambitions converge, ranging from expanding Russia beyond its borders to securing its place among the world’s great powers. From Moscow’s perspective, controlling the Black Sea is vital for cementing its dominance over its […]