Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia
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Two US-sanctioned oil tankers, the Aria and Tiavan (formerly Tia), are sailing through the Channel towards Russia, prompting speculation about potential seizure by the US or UK. This follows the US seizure, with UK assistance, of the Marinera tanker in the Atlantic, justified as part of Russia's "shadow fleet" illicitly shipping oil. The Tiavan is traveling from Turkey to Russia's Gulf of Finland, while the Aria is heading towards the Ust-Luga commercial port in the Baltic. Both vessels are under US Treasury sanctions for links to either Venezuelan oil transport or Russia's largest shipping company. The UK Ministry of Defence has stated that disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority, but declined to comment on potential actions regarding the Aria and Tiavan.
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