Angela Stent : By occupying Crimea , Russia wants to ensure that only a rump Ukraine could negotiate with the EU in the future . Angela Stent move into Crimea is central to his view of Crimea 's interests . Key to those interests is Crimea based in Russia . the Russian Black Sea Fleet says that beyond sanctions and containment , Western reaction may be limited .
Angela Stent : Angela Stent move into Crimea is central to his view of Crimea 's interests . Key to those interests is Crimea based in Russia . the Russian Black Sea Fleet says that beyond sanctions and containment , Western reaction may be limited .