Ultimately, the Black Sea's future hinges on Russia's clear defeat in Ukraine and as Ukraine continues its long-term plan to push Russia out of Crimea, it should do so with unwavering American support.
Ricketts stresses the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine's efforts against Russia.
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