Russia’s Crimean Grab: A Decade of Illegal Occupation Threatening U.S. Security Interests

Russia’s swift, unprovoked seizure of Crimea in March 2014 was no mere territorial dispute—it was a brazen violation of international law that shattered post-Cold War norms and set a dangerous precedent for global aggression. While Moscow claimed the annexation was backed by a contested referendum, the truth is clear: this land grab was an illegal act of force that has left Ukraine weakened and America’s national security exposed. Why Should America Care About Crimea? Crimea isn’t just some distant peninsula; it’s a strategic lynchpin on the Black Sea with direct implications for U.S. security and economic interests. The Black Sea...