US seizes Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela; Russia condemns 'piracy'

US seizes Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela; Russia condemns 'piracy'

The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, 'Marinera' (formerly 'Bella 1'), in the North Atlantic, citing violations of sanctions against Venezuela. Russia has strongly condemned the seizure as 'blatant piracy' and a breach of international maritime law.

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