Crimea is essential to securing Russias largest European port. Look at your own map. Boats enter through the Dardanelles and would be in striking distance of the caucus coastline and Sea of Azov. With the Sea of Azov and Crimea secure Russia adds 3+ deep water ports and a huge layer of security that prevents NATO from shutting down Russias water based trade with Asia.
Why would Russia deem Crimea essential if not for Black Sea trade? It’s integration is an aim of the conflict
Not even systemic failures. Any complaint a chud has is because communism. Literally like doing dishes instead of their wife doing it is a communist plot