Russia Accuses West of Ignoring Black Sea Environmental Damage from Ukrainian Attacks

Russian Foreign Ministry climate envoy Sergey Kononuchenko claims Western countries are silent on environmental damage to the Black Sea caused by Ukrainian attacks on ships, alleging the West deems any measures acceptable in its fight against Russia. This is a continuation of Russia's narrative framing Ukraine's maritime operations as reckless and environmentally harmful, with no new evidence or specific incidents cited. The statement is likely aimed at international audiences to undermine support for Ukraine, but it carries no immediate market or policy implications.