Greenpeace: Fuel Oil Burning on Aframax Rio Tanker, Spill Threat Persists; Russia Denies Contamination

Greenpeace alleges that fuel oil is burning aboard the Aframax tanker Rio, with an ongoing oil spill threat, and accuses Russian authorities of falsely denying contamination. The incident, if confirmed, poses a significant environmental risk in the Kerch Strait area, a key maritime chokepoint. The discrepancy between Greenpeace's claims and official Russian statements underscores the need for independent verification.