Crew of Seized Russian Tanker Could Face Prosecution, White House Says

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The crew of a Russian-flagged tanker seized by the United States could face prosecution and be transferred to the United States, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said on Wednesday. Reuters reports. Russia is demanding that the United States ensure humane and dignified treatment of the Russian crew members of the Mariner tanker, respect their rights and not hinder their prompt return to their homeland.

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Moscow demands "dignified and humane treatment" for the ship's crew members, who had escaped in December, and the Duma denounces "piracy," said Millenio.

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On Wednesday, January 7, the United States, together with Britain, seized the Russian oil tanker “Mariner”. The White House admitted that the crew could appear before an American court.

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According to open sources, the crew of the tanker Marinera, which was detained by the US in the Atlantic Ocean on January 7, 2026, includes 28 sailors, including six Georgian citizens, one of whom is reportedly the ship’s captain, as well as 20 Ukrainian and two Russian citizens, the Georgian Maritime Transport Agency said in a statement. “According to available information, the tanker was detained […]

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The U.S. intends to bring criminal charges against the crew members of the captured Marinera (formerly Bella 1) tank vessel in the Atlantic Sea, which was flying the Russian flag, including Russians, and the deputies of the State Duma called for a strict response to the detention of the tanker, which threatens the crew of the seized vessel and, as happened in Russia, in RTVI material.

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The U.S. military seized two oil tankers reportedly linked to Venezuela on Wednesday, one of which, seized in the North Atlantic, was flying the Russian flag. White House spokesman Levitt stated at a press conference that the tankers violated U.S. sanctions, and the crew members could be prosecuted for violating U.S. law and brought to the U.S. for trial. The U.S. government will continue to impose sanctions on all non-Venezuela vessels...