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NATO controls Danube-maine-Rhine straight if Russia attempted to use this canal
Like I said before if Russia lost control of Russian leased port in Tartus, Russia would have to cross NATO territory of Greece, Italy, Spain and go through UK waters all the way to Baltics through more EU and NATO territory.
Tartus is only Russian friendly port near black sea
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I don't know about you I wouldn't fancy Russian chances in case of full on conflict or ability to rearm if Tartus is lost during current Syrian invasion started by turkey and rebels in Idlib.
There you go Russian is outgunned and underequipped in Mediterranean and black sea if shit hits the fan.