Putin's Capturing the Black Sea... then taking on Ukraine

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With the Kremlin shifting its focus towards Southern Ukraine, it's clear that control over the Black Sea is a major goal for Putin. But why? In this video, we explain the Black Sea's economic and strategic importance to Russia, Ukraine and the world.

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