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Southern Europe Urges Action on Drifting Russian Tanker

3/22/2026

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Five southern European nations, including Italy and Spain, urge the European Commission to address the environmental threat posed by the unmanned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, which is drifting in the Mediterranean.
The tanker, damaged in a suspected drone attack, carries hazardous liquefied natural gas and is at risk of leaking.
Leaders warned of a potential ecological disaster and requested activation of the EU's civil protection mechanism.

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Five southern European nations, including Italy and Spain, urge the European Commission to address the environmental threat posed by the unmanned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, which is drifting in the Mediterranean.
The tanker, damaged in a suspected drone attack, carries hazardous liquefied natural gas and is at risk of leaking.
Leaders warned of a potential ecological disaster and requested activation of the EU's civil protection mechanism.