Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014, in a move that triggered western sanctions against Moscow. "Crimea's infrastructure is being prepared for potentially storing nuclear weapons," Taran told the European Parliament's sub-committee on defence. Russia says it is Nato, not Moscow, that is carrying out threatening military action in Europe. Any Russian decision to move nuclear weapons to Crimea would mark a significant worsening in East-West tensions. He said Russia has up to 42,000 military personnel stationed in Crimea, as well as naval and air capabilities.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 14, 2021 15:45 UTC