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Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

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Russia has strongly condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker, heralding a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington that could spread to other areas and affect President Donald Trump’s efforts to persuade Russia to end its nearly four-year war in Ukraine. he US military on January 7, 2026, announced the seizure of … Read more

What the US seizure of Russian tanker Marinera means for global oil trade

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The U.S. has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, seized in an attempt to choke Venezuelan trade, marks the first time the US has seized a Russian asset. The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, linked to Venezuela, after … Read more