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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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Europe Reaffirms Support for Greenland Amid Renewed U.S. Interest

Greenland's strategic location between Europe and North America makes it a critical site for the US ballistic missile defence system.


European leaders issued a coordinated defense of Greenland’s sovereignty this week, responding to renewed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of the Arctic territory. In a joint declaration, leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark emphasized that decisions about Greenland’s future rest solely with Denmark and the Greenlandic people.

“Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland,” the leaders said in the statement released Tuesday.

The remarks follow Trump’s repeated assertions in recent weeks that the United States should acquire Greenland, citing strategic military value and arguing that Denmark has not sufficiently protected the island. His comments have revived tensions first sparked in 2019, when he floated the idea during his earlier term.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that the island is not for sale and dismissed the notion of annexation. “The U.S. has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom,” she said in a separate statement urging Trump to end threats toward the territory.

Greenlandic officials have also rejected the idea, stating clearly that the island does not wish to become part of the United States.

European leaders framed their response within the broader security context of the Arctic. The joint statement stressed that Arctic stability must be ensured collectively through NATO, noting that European allies have increased their presence and investments in the region to deter adversaries and maintain safety.

The renewed dispute comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which some European officials fear could signal a willingness by Washington to act unilaterally elsewhere.

For now, Europe’s message remains unified: Greenland’s future is not up for negotiation.


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