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Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea

Two older Russian tankers ended up in distress at sea in the Kerch Strait off the annexed Crimean Peninsula on Sunday. Russia is now confirming oil spills.

Protected Nature Threatened After Oil Spill Off Crimea

Protected nature on the Crimean Peninsula may take a hit if the oil from the distressed Russian tankers is not sanitized, according to environmental researcher Maria Granberg. It's a race against time – but the question is how much priority the emissions are given in times of war.

Two Russian tankers in distress – leaking oil

Two Russian tankers have run into distress in bad weather off the annexed Crimean Peninsula. At least one of the vessels appears to have capsized and there are warnings of a large oil spill. At least one person is reported to have died.

Zelensky's opening: Ceasefire without regaining territory

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is open to the country agreeing to a ceasefire where Russia still has control over parts of the land. However, Ukraine would need to receive protection from Nato, he says in an interview with Sky News.

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Trump Minister Controversial Even Among Republicans

The newly elected President Donald Trump continues to choose controversial employees ahead of the next term of office. The nomination of Matt Gaetz to the Minister of Justice post is being questioned, even within the party itself.

Ukraine: Killed High-Ranking Russian Military Officer

Former Presidential Advisor: Crimea is Lost

Ukraine must look realistically at the path to peace and give up the Crimean Peninsula, according to one of Donald Trump's advisors. At the same time, Russia says it is willing to listen to proposals from the USA's future president on ways to end the war in Ukraine.