[M Kehoe]

Hi Marcus.

Allow me a question.

Do you know how many times the Crimea has changed hands in the last 300 years?

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[dennisw]

With the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Crimea became part of an independent Ukraine. Crimea's communist authorities proclaimed self-government in 1992, which ultimately led to the territory being granted expanded autonomous rights by Kiev.  SOURCE>>>>>  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/140305-maps-crimea-history-russia-ukraine

300 Years of Embattled Crimea History in 6 Maps Crimea has changed hands many times in its history.

BYJUAN JOSÉ VALDÉSFOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, ANDROSEMARY WARDLEYFOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

PUBLISHED MARCH 5, 2014