A Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized in the North Atlantic, the Russian Transport Ministry has confirmed.
The Russian Transport Ministry has confirmed that the oil tanker ‘Marinera’ has been captured by the US military.
Earlier on Wednesday, the US European Command announced having taken possession of the ship, previously named the ‘Bella 1’, for alleged “violation of US sanctions.”
The tanker was boarded by US military personnel “in the high seas outside the territorial waters of any state,” and that “contact with the vessel was lost,” the Russian Transport Ministry has said.
“On December 24, 2025, the Marinera received a temporary permit to fly the Russian flag, issued in accordance with Russian and international law,” the ministry stated, adding that the attack on the vessel came in violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which ensures freedom of navigation in international waters.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said it has been “closely monitoring” the situation around the tanker. Russian nationals are believed to be among the crew of the vessel, the ministry noted, urging the US to ensure “humane and dignified treatment” of the captured sailors and to “allow them to return home as quickly as possible.”
The tanker was first targeted by the US late last year after reportedly trying to approach Venezuela. At the time, the US Coast Guard attempted to board it, yet the crew refused to let anyone on board and turned around and headed for the Atlantic instead. During the pursuit, the vessel changed its name and switched to the Russian flag.
Now what, will Putin back down, like they did in Cuba 1962, or will he push a button, this is dangerous game’s they play with humanity.
No in actual fact it was Kennedy that backed down
It was framed that way to allow Kennedy to save face
Hal Turner is reporting Aleksey Zhuravlyov, Deputy Chairman of the Defense Committee in the Russian Duma: “The United States must face a military response — attacking with torpedoes and sinking American ships.
Unconfirmed but Russia is at the end of its tether
Hardliners in Russia are calling for action
Putin can only hold them back for so long in a rapidly deteriorating and escalating situation
Maybe a distraction to an impending
Jewish attack on Iran?
Who would know
Vee all do!!!
Donroe Doctrine: US Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker In Atlantic, Intercepts Dark-Fleet Ship In Caribbean
https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/russia-deploys-submarine-us-chases-dark-fleet-oil-tanker-across-atlantic
So the ‘Rules based order’ is basically what Donny wants each morning after he’s taken a dump.
Looks that way until someone stands up. Russia needs to stop being so nice.
But do you really want that? Do you really want Putin to b Trump?
Time to stand up and push back Russia or they will keep doing as they please.
You must mean the neocons in Washington.
‘course Globi does.
Putin would not be the most sincere statesman currently in the world if he would take action on what is a blond snappers’ leg-pee.
And let’s not forget: Trumpy is NOT his own freeman!