31 August 2017: Russia's bridge to connect with Crimea nears completion
The bridge that will connect the Crimea with Russian mainland is nearing completion following the installation of a giant arch between two sections of the bridge. The arch, designed so that ships can pass underneath, is one of the final stages of the 3 billion euro project. Politically, the bridge is important as the Crimea had no direct connection with Russia yet. The bridge thus constitutes an important strengthening of Russia's claim of the peninsula, which is not recognised by either the US or the EU.
