Russia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is Pursuing

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Adam Sella, Nicholas Nehamas and Christiaan TriebertJanuary 7, 2026 at 06:24 AM

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Russia has sent a naval vessel to escort an oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1 and now called the Marinera, which the United States is attempting to seize. The U.S. has been pursuing the tanker for weeks after it allegedly tried to evade a partial blockade around Venezuela. The U.S. Coast Guard initially stopped the tanker in the Caribbean Sea on December 21st, claiming it lacked a valid flag, but the ship refused boarding and sailed into the Atlantic. Russia has taken steps to protect the tanker, including adding it to a Russian ship database and requesting the U.S. cease its pursuit. The tanker is currently sailing northeast in the Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Britain.

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