Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declared a regional emergency due to an oil spill from two tankers in the Kerch Strait. Oil was found on four beaches in Sevastopol, but local authorities reported no mass pollution. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, with significant amounts of contaminated sand and soil removed. Russian President Putin labeled the incident an 'ecological disaster.' The spill has implications for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)