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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Kremlin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Ultimatum as Political Theater

The Kremlin has brushed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats of sanctions, labeling them as “theatrics” and signaling no intention to alter its stance on the war in Ukraine.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev mocked Trump’s ultimatum on social media, saying, “The world shuddered, expecting the consequences. Belligerent Europe was disappointed. Russia didn’t care”. Trump had warned of imposing 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports—particularly crude oil—unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal within 50 days.

Despite Trump’s dramatic rhetoric, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, “We do not see any particular new elements here,” noting that Trump had favored sanctions during his first term. Russian officials reportedly view the threats as posturing rather than genuine diplomatic overtures.

Meanwhile, Russian state media focused on battlefield developments and downplayed Trump’s remarks, while influential newspaper Kommersant invoked Shakespeare’s “Et tu, Trump” to suggest betrayal.

As Trump continues to push for a peace deal, the Kremlin remains unmoved, confident in its ability to weather economic pressure and sustain its military campaign. Whether Trump’s threats will translate into meaningful action—or remain part of a broader political performance—remains to be seen.

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