Does Putin’s $4 Billion ‘Super Bridge’ Into Europe Violate Law?

by Isaac HimmelmanRussian President Vladimir Putin is building a super bridge into Europe.The Kerch Strait Bridge will run 12 miles, connecting Russian-occupied Crimea to the mainland. Putin began construction of the bridge immediately following the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014.While Putin, who awarded the $4 billion construction contract to his longtime friend Arkady Rotenberg, calls the bridge a “historic mission,” western countries believe it violates international law. As a result, sanctions have been imposed to delay its construction.But if sanctions didn’t stop Putin from annexing Crimea, why would they stop him now?
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