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New Oil Spill Detected In Black Sea From Stricken Russian Tanker

Fresh oil started pouring from a stricken Russian tanker in the Black Sea on Friday, said officials in Moscow, as Ukraine warned of "terrible environmental consequences" from the spill.

International Business Times

Volunteers Appeal For More Assistance In Russia's Black Sea Oil Spill

Volunteers seek Putin's aid in addressing the environmental disaster caused by the Black Sea oil spill in Russia.

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Suspected Russian sea mine with 480kg payload washes up on shore of Turkish holiday resort

Eight merchant ships were reported to be within ten nautical miles of the device when it was spotted

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How conflict makes oil spills in the Black Sea so much more toxic

Two old Russian tankers, carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, have been severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait.

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Video: Russian tankers split in two by strong storms in Black Sea

Two Russian tankers have been severely damaged following a storm in the Black Sea.

The Independent UK

Russian tanker sinks in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil

Ukraine accuses Moscow of recklessness due to risk of ecological damage as second tanker runs aground

The Guardian - UK

WATCH: Horrifying Moment Russian Oil Tanker Split in Half by Storm Sinks, Spilling Oil Into Black Sea

The aftermath of a Russian oil tanker splitting in half because of a storm was caught on camera as the ship began to sink and oil spilt into the Black Sea.

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Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Turkey attempts to broker power between east and west as it bids to join Brics

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the west.

The Conversation

Why is Russia bombing ships carrying Ukrainian grain?

Three ships carrying Ukrainian grain have been hit by Russian missiles, signalling a shift in Moscow’s strategy.

Al Jazeera

Russian bomber pilots hit Black Sea grain ship 'by mistake' as they raced off to avoid air defences, says UK

The merchant vessel Aya may only have escaped catastrophic damage because of a ‘detonation failure in an aging munition’

Evening Standard

Bottled up in the Black Sea: Russia is having a dreadful naval war, hindering its great power ambitions

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has played out largely on land and in the air. It is a bitterly contested, grueling ground war, accompanied by brutal Russian aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure and a slow but increasing Ukrainian response.

The Conversation

Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China

The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia accused of unprecedented missile attack on grain ship in Black Sea

Attack marks first time a missile has struck a civilian vessel transporting grains in open waters of the Black Sea. What we know on day 933

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Romania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan launch venture to install power line under the Black Sea

Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan have launched a joint venture to install a power line under the Black Sea aimed at bringing more renewable energy into the European Union from the eastern Caucasus

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Sea of Azov emptied of Russian warships, says Ukrainian navy

Recent attacks in the Black Sea have forced the Russian navy to rebase its ships elsewhere, says Ukrainian navy; multiple Russian strikes on Kharkiv damage Swiss NGO office. What we know on day 883

The Conversation

How the Ukrainians – with no navy – defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, Ukraine has successfully resisted its opponents on many fronts, but its most surprising success came in a theater where few expected Ukraine to prevail: the Black Sea.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Russia has the upper hand in the ground war – but at sea it’s a different story

The past few days have marked a significant moment in the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday July 15, Ukraine’s navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, claimed: “The last patrol ship of the Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation is bolting from our Crimea just now. Remember this day.”

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Russian Navy Forced To Move Warships From Crimea

Ukraine's successful attacks on Russian naval forces in the Black Sea prompt strategic challenges and fleet repositioning for Russia.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainian maritime attack on Black Sea port Novorossiysk repelled: Russia

Moscow claims to have destroyed sea drones targeting key oil shipping port Novorossiysk.

International Business Times

Russia Says US Drone Flights Over Black Sea Risk Direct Clash

Russia warned the United States on Friday its reconnaissance drone flights over the Black Sea raised the risk of "direct confrontation" between Moscow and NATO, days after the Kremlin blamed Washington for a deadly missile strike on Crimea.

The Independent UK

Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea

Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft

International Business Times

Deathtrap Cable Cars Spook Turkey's Intrepid Tea Farmers

You need to be part daredevil to live in the spectacularly steep hills overlooking the Black Sea where Turkey grows its tea.

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Russia And Ukraine Dispute Drone Activity In Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine dispute drone activities in the Black Sea region, raising tensions. International community monitors situation for broader implications.

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Ukraine Destroys Third Of Russian Warships In Black Sea

Ukraine's successful targeting of Russian warships in the Black Sea conflict impacts naval power and trade, with ongoing strategic implications.

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