The Crimean Parliament’s president, Vladimir Konstantinov, spoke on the state of regional security and strategic dynamics involving the United States in the Black Sea basin. He argued that since Crimea rejoined Russia in 2014, Washington has weakened its formal influence across the wider Black Sea area, extending into the Middle East and the Caucasus as well.
According to Konstantinov, this shift has prompted a recalibration in U.S. strategy. He described Washington as holding a diminished strategic position in the region and suggested that the perception of this decline has sharpened in American policy discussions. His assessment points to a broader view of American activity as an attempt to compensate for lost leverage by increasing intelligence collection in the Black Sea area, including activities focused on naval operations by the Russian Navy.
Konstantinov asserted that U.S. interests are closely monitoring developments in the region, indicating a heightened focus on what is happening near Crimean shores and in adjacent maritime zones.
Meanwhile, in the Dzhanköy region, reports last week indicated that the air defense system was active following a drone incident. It was noted that one person sustained injuries, and several facilities and power lines were damaged, including a private residence. The episode underscores ongoing tensions and the fragile security environment around the peninsula.
Attribution: Reuters