"Crimea's Decade Under Russian Rule: Uncertain Future and Longing for Home"

Ten years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, its grip on the peninsula appears to be weakening as Ukrainian attacks and strategic moves have exposed vulnerabilities in Russia's control. The loss of naval superiority in the Black Sea has been a significant blow to Russia, allowing Ukraine to establish its own shipping corridor and increase agricultural exports. Despite Moscow's nervousness and determination to hold onto Crimea, Ukrainian efforts have demonstrated that Russia's hold on the peninsula may not be secure in the long term.