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Battleship: Russia vs. Ukraine

A naval skirmish between Russia and Ukraine in the Sea of Azov further strains an already strung-out relationship. Ultimately, Moscow cannot afford to escalate the tensions—neither can Kyiv.

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By Gwendolyn Sasse
Published on Nov 27, 2018

Source: Vox’s Today, Explained

On an episode of Vox’s Today, Explained podcast, Gwendolyn Sasse discusses the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine following the naval clash in the Kerch Strait and analyzes Moscow-Kyiv relations since the 2014 Crimea crisis.

This podcast originally appeared on Vox’s Today, Explained.

About the Author

Gwendolyn Sasse
Gwendolyn Sasse

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Gwendolyn Sasse is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe. Her research focuses on Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Ukrainian politics and society, EU enlargement, and comparative democratization.

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