Russian activity in the Sea of Azov has been ramping up considerably in recent weeks. After the official opening of the Kerch Strait Bridge on May 16 (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, June 1), Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) started carrying out systematic boarding and inspections of vessels in the Sea of Azov traveling to and … Continue reading Russia’s ‘boa constrictor’ strategy in Azov Sea: A prelude to amphibious landings?