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State of Emergency on the Crimean Peninsula after Oil Spill

Two regions on Crimea have declared a state of emergency due to oil spills from two Russian tankers that recently sank.

Russian coastal city declares emergency after oil spill

The Russian resort town of Anapa on the Black Sea has declared a state of emergency since leaked oil from two damaged tankers washed up along the coast.

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.

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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.

Experts: If Putin pulls everything back, we'll notice

It is rumored that Russia's previously powerful forces are fleeing, more or less head over heels, during the latest dramatic week in Syria. But even if the development is a major setback for Vladimir Putin, the final word has not been said. Russia has a history of coming back from adversity, says expert Anna Borshchevskaya.

Large Russian attack on Kyiv – Poland raises alert level

Russia has carried out the largest robot and drone attack on Kyiv in several months. As a response to the attack, Poland is increasing its readiness.