Black Sea Tale: Odessans Grapple With Defenses and a Profound Sense of Betrayal
After Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine’s ‘Southern Capital’ is the most important Black Sea prize. Yet today, the city’s exports have ground to a halt. Parts of the port city feel abandoned.
ODESSA, Ukraine — Odessa lies at the edge of the Black Sea. The port city benefits from balmy climes and access to the Mediterranean, earning the nickname “Pearl of the Black Sea.” The vital trade hub flourished under both the tsars and Soviet rule.
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