Russia declares state of emergency as oil washes ashore after twin tanker incidents

A third vessel in fleet of Volgotanker issues distress call

A view from the Volgoneft 239 showing the Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 sinking in the Kerch Strait on 15 December. — A view from the Volgoneft 239 showing the Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 sinking in the Kerch Strait on 15 December.Photo: SOCIAL MEDIA/REUTERS/SCANPIX

Eric Priante Martin

TradeWinds deputy editorMiami

Published 18 December 2024, 07:56Updated 18 December 2024, 07:56

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