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KYIV. 9 February UNN Russia declares that the incident occurred in late November of last year, during the capture of Ukrainian vessels and their crews, allegedly took place in Russian territorial waters, insisting on the that Crimea is Russian. If this position is perceived by the West, it will mean the effective recognition of the illegal annexation. This was announced by a former commander of US ground forces in Europe, Lieutenant General (retired) Ben Goges, reports UNN referring to Radio Free Europe.
"In general, if the West, including Turkey, ally of NATO, allows Russia illegally claims Crimea (if the so-called territorial waters around the Crimea are considered as Russians), then the annexation of Crimea to Russia will be perceived by the West, "said Ben Goges.
According to Goges, such a development would undermine the efforts of the international community to support and the position of Ukraine, the protection of international law and would set a dangerous precedent
"All of a sudden -. it hurts all we strive to do to support Ukraine and support international law and order, Hodzhes de saith. – Second, perhaps even more dangerous, it sets a precedent. "
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] The General American pointed out in other parts of the world where players can take advantage of the precedent of the situation around the Sea of Azov
"There are two or three places in the world where there are narrow passages such as the Strait of Hormuz, the South China Sea and some other places. where a country can gain full control or block access to these inland seas, volume is a precedent, "said Goges.
Turkey closely monitors events in the Black Sea ", did he declare. However, it takes a cautious attitude towards Russia because of the challenges facing the region. "its responsibility for sovereignty over the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, as well as for the implementation of the Montreux Convention," said Goges.
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However, the possibility that Turkey react
"They have a very difficult area with Iran, Iraq, Syria to the south, the Caucasus to the east, the Balkans to the & Ils Ils Ils. West and Russia to the north.The Turkish leaders said they were simultaneously fighting against three different terrorist organizations.They are worried about what is happening in Syria, especially given the statements of our president that the United States is about to get out of it, so they face real challenges, and I can respect and understand their cautious attitude towards Russia's actions. also other things: they are going to buy an S-400 air defense system in Russia, so I think that affects their ability to react, "said the general.
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Goges also thinks that the construction of a Kerch bridge in Russia aimed from the beginning to block the sea of Azov.
"A bridge built in the Kerch Strait was designed in such a way that the big cargo ships of Mariupol and Berdyansk could not do it anymore.This is not an accident and not a project error. 39, was a deliberate step, not only to bring the cities of Ukraine from the Russian territory, but also to start the blockade of the sea of Azov.The strategic goal is to harm the Ukrainian economy because of the importance of these ports, to strangle the Sea of Azov and to establish total control over Russia, "said Mr Goges.
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