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The commander raising a Crimean battalion to take it back from the Russians

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The commander raising a Crimean battalion to take it back from the Russians

Crimea, with its strategic location, is a central focus in this war. In this issue from Kyiv and Istanbul, we examine the profound connections that Ukrainians, Crimeans and Turks have to this place.

Joseph Roche
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Tim Mak
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Alessandra Hay
Nov 2, 2023
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Lenur Islyamov at his desk, in an office just outside Kyiv (Photo by Aaron Chamski)

Commander Lenur Islyamov, dressed in military attire, sits at his desk, eager to begin.

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