Russia says US has released two tanker crew members as Kyiv calls for stronger action against ‘shadow fleet’ – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 12 min read 100% complete by Jakub KrupaJanuary 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Russia says US has released two tanker crew members as Kyiv calls for stronger action against ‘shadow fleet’ – Europe live

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The United States has released two Russian crew members from a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, which was seized near Iceland earlier this week. The release follows a request from Russia, with a Russian foreign ministry spokesperson expressing gratitude to the US leadership. According to a Russian envoy, the decision to release "all Russians" on board the tanker was made by Trump. In related news, Italian Prime Minister Meloni reiterated her support for Ukraine and emphasized the need for security guarantees for Kyiv. Meanwhile, Kyiv has experienced Russian strikes that have left half of the city's apartments without heat, and Pope Leo has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

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