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Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
Russia demands the U.S. cease pursuit of an oil tanker re-registered under Russian authority amid heightened sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector since December 21.
- On Thursday, Russia asked the U.S. to stop pursuing the Bella 1 tanker, which American forces have chased for nearly two weeks in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Washington's blockade and seizures have included two seized vessels, while the U.S. imposed sanctions on four sanctioned companies tied to Venezuela's oil sector.
- While fleeing, the vessel changed registry and name, appearing in a Russian registry as the Marinera with Sochi as homeport and painting a Russian flag while radioing the U.S. Coast Guard.
- CNN reported the administration may abandon the pursuit but has readied a Maritime Special Response Team, while it remains unclear if Russia's request will stop the chase and officials were unavailable for comment.
- Amid heightened U.S. pressure on Venezuela, the incident links diplomacy and oil flows as President Donald Trump seeks a Russia–Ukraine deal while Chevron exports Venezuelan oil to the U.S.
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The Trump administration continues to regard the tanker as "non-State".
Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces
The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.
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