Russia and Ukraine signed a pact where Russia would lease on major naval facilities in Crimea towards 2042. The treaty was continuation of the treaty signed back in 1997 that would end in 2017. And yes Crimea is most important strategic area Russia couldn't afford losing that is the very reason Russia held a referendum before NATO and its allies do something about it against Russia.... Russia knew what they are onto...
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great research.. thanks!