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Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker the US Tried to Seize Off Venezuela, WSJ Reports
The Marinera, part of a shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil, was seized after a weeks-long pursuit in the North Atlantic, involving US, UK, and NATO forces.
- Russia deployed a submarine and naval vessels to escort an empty, ageing Russian-flagged oil tanker trying to evade the US blockade near Venezuela.
- The US announced the seizure of the Bella-1, known as the Marinera after reflagging to Russia, for sanctions violations pursuant to a US warrant.
- The British armed forces provided support to the US seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker, which had initially flown a false flag and was linked to illegal activity involving Hezbollah.
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Drama off the coast of Scotland: US special forces seize 'nefarious' tanker heading for Russia - Scottish Daily Express
Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera was en route to Russia, sailing north-east between Scotland and Iceland, when the Americans swooped following a two-week chase – sparking fresh tensions with Moscow
The tanker was escaping sanctions.
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Leaning Left28Leaning Right33Center24Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Right
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