U.S. Seizes Russian Tanker in Atlantic

U.S. forces seized Russian tanker Marinera in North Atlantic on Jan 7, 2026.
Marinera allegedly carried oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran, violating sanctions.
UK provided pre-planned operation support to U.S. during the seizure.
Russia claims Marinera sailed under its temporary flag allowance.
Russian Foreign Ministry called U.S. actions 'categorically unacceptable'.
Moscow labels Western sanctions 'illegitimate' and disputes ship seizures.

Conflict | Sanctions | Maritime Law

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Donald Trump | Vladimir Putin

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