"Collaboration between Russian and Chinese Business Leaders for Undersea Crimea Tunnel"

Russian and Chinese business leaders, with government connections, have reportedly discussed the construction of an underwater tunnel connecting Crimea to Russia as a safer alternative transportation route. The project, aimed at maintaining Russia's hold on Crimea, raises political and financial risks for China, which has not recognized Russia's claim of sovereignty over the region. The discussions included meetings and the creation of a consortium in Crimea, but the involved parties expressed a desire to keep their involvement secret. While technically feasible, experts note that a similar project in a warzone has never been attempted and would take years to complete and cost billions of dollars.