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Kerch Dam

September 29, 2003

Kerch Dam

In the autumn of 2003, Russia suddenly, without the consent of the Ukrainian authorities, starts building a dam in the Kerch Strait in the direction of the Ukrainian island of Kosa Tuzla.

In response, the Government of Ukraine sends a protest to Russia against the unauthorized construction of the building, as it is an encroachment on the Ukrainian borders.

The conflict is resolved after a personal meeting of the presidents.

Construction is halted, but the declared friendship between the two countries gets the first cracks.

It is obvious that the Kremlin already has a clear plan for the annexation of Crimea in 2003 and thus gradually strengthens its positions.