Eupatoria, Ukraine

Capital City

With a population of just over 105,500, Eupatoria is a small Black Sea port city that has become a popular resort town. However, beneath the sunny surface lies a persistent bureaucratic headache - the city was occupied by Russia in 2014 and remains in a legal limbo, with the UN condemning the annexation as a temporary occupation. Still, the city's natural mineral springs and mud baths draw visitors seeking respite from the cold Crimean winters. For those willing to navigate the region's political complexities, Eupatoria offers a taste of Ukraine's coastal charm.