The fleet has been a point of contention since 1954 , when the former Soviet Union transferred the Crimea , including Sevastapol , to Ukraine , according to Jane 's . Tensions are running high in Russia 's Crimean peninsula . Russian military has had base at the city of Sevastopol for many years . Majority of the Council must make use of armed forces outside Russia .
Tensions are running high in Russia 's Crimean peninsula . Russian military has had base at the city of Sevastopol for many years . Majority of the Council must make use of armed forces outside Russia .