It is baffling that Russia would focus exclusively on the geopolitical side of being a superpower, when economic and technological prowess matter much more. But I guess achieving those would require fundamental changes to Russia's cleptocracy which its rulers don't want to make. But that's also why current Russia will never be a superpower.
the isle is important due to his position ,nothing will pass through the straight between the island and Odessa , even small boats will be detected ,so a supply route is blocked
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