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The war between Russia and Ukraine is deeply affecting world politics. A very important power struggle is taking place in the Black Sea, which is bordered by many countries. Russia is about to suffer its biggest defeat in this war by losing its dominance in the Black Sea. But what makes the Black Sea so important? Why Russia wants to dominate the Black Sea.
To answer this question, we need a map of Russia. With an area of more than 17 million km2, Russia is the largest country in the world. The north and east of Russia are completely covered by the ocean. However, Russia cannot use these ports for sea trade. Because Russia has a very cold climate and some parts of the oceans freeze in winter.
Russia needs access to the seas in order to use its ports. Two seas can be used for this. One is the Baltic Sea and the other is the Black Sea.
First, let's look at the Baltic Sea. These are the countries bordering the Baltic Sea:
Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Poland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Only three of these countries are not NATO members: Russia, Sweden and Finland.
However, Sweden and Finland have started the process to become NATO members. These two countries are expected to join NATO very soon. In this case, the Baltic Sea will become NATO's inner sea. It is unlikely that Russia will be able to conduct military activities through this port. In this case, the only sea Russia can use is the Black Sea!
But here, too, the situation is not good for Russia. One of the main reasons why Russia invaded Ukraine was to strengthen its dominance in the Black Sea. So what does the Black Sea have to do with this war? This question is overlooked by many experts, but in fact it is one of the main reasons for the war.
Located in the northernmost part of the world, Russia has to use the Black Sea to connect with the south. The Black Sea is very close to Russia's industrial cities. Also, the Black Sea's hinterland is quite large.
Russian ships need to use the Black Sea to reach the Mediterranean countries, Africa, the Middle East and India. Russian ships also need to pass through the Black Sea to reach Iran and Syria, with which Russia cooperates. But Russia faces a very important obstacle.
To see this, let's look a little further back on the Black Sea map. The only way out of the Black Sea is through the straits controlled by Turkey. To get from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, you need to cross the Bosphorus and then the Dardanelles.
In the past, these straits were under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Russia attacked the Ottoman Empire many times to capture these straits. Finally, in the 1st World War, a great battle took place in the Dardanelles. However, the Ottoman army managed to win this war by showing a historical resistance. Russia's plan was once again foiled!
Russia is in constant conflict with Turkey over the use of these straits. Turkey, a NATO member, is making a great effort to prevent Russia's aggressive policies. Russia is facing a very serious crisis in this regard!
Russian warships have been trying to reach the Black Sea through these straits for months. Russia put great pressure on the Turkish government to allow the ships to pass. However, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that these ships would never be allowed to pass.
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