Crimea

Crimea is a peninsula located on the northern coast of the Black Sea and is known for its strategic importance and diverse history. It was part of Ukraine after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991 but was annexed by Russia in 2014, following a disputed referendum. This move was widely condemned by Ukraine and most of the international community, which still considers Crimea part of Ukraine. The region has a mix of Russian, Ukrainian, and Crimean Tatar cultures and has been a focal point of geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.