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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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Russia Injects $9 Billion Into Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Project

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attend a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Turkey has announced that Russia has provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, the country’s first nuclear facility and one of its largest-ever energy investments. The funds were delivered through Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, which is constructing the plant under a long‑standing bilateral agreement.

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the new financing will support project expenditures through 2026–2027, with several billion dollars expected to be deployed next year as construction accelerates. The plant, located in the Mediterranean province of Mersin, is now targeting 2026 for the launch of its first reactor.

The Akkuyu project is central to Turkey’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on imported fuels. Ankara is also in discussions with South Korea, China, Russia, and the United States regarding additional nuclear projects planned for Sinop and the Thrace region, signaling a broader push to expand the country’s nuclear footprint.


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