Sunken Russian Ship Was Carrying Nuclear Reactor Parts for North Korea

A Russian cargo vessel that sank in the Mediterranean in December 2024 has come under renewed scrutiny after Spanish investigators concluded it was likely carrying sensitive nuclear reactor components reportedly intended for North Korea. The ship, Ursa Major, went down after explosions in its engine room while sailing between Spain and Algeria, with authorities now questioning whether the cargo and circumstances were far more complex than initially disclosed. The vessel was carrying 16 crew members at the time of the sinking....