US Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker in the Atlantic| World News January 7, 2026
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2026-01-07
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A dramatic escalation at sea.
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, accusing it of violating sanctions by transporting Venezuelan oil as part of a covert “shadow fleet.”
The vessel - now renamed Marinera, formerly Bella 1 - had reportedly been operating under Russian protection, triggering fears of a direct maritime confrontation between Washington and Moscow. The interception follows the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and marks a decisive shift in how the US is enforcing sanctions - not just economically, but militarily.
As oil routes, naval power, and great-power rivalry collide in the Atlantic, this is no longer just about Venezuela. It is a live test of deterrence, escalation and global order. Pankaj Mishra with the details.
#RussiaOilTanker
#AtlanticStandoff
#USRussiaTensions
#VenezuelaCrisis
#OilGeopolitics
#ShadowFleet
#WorldNews
#SanctionsWar
#GlobalPowerShift
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The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, accusing it of violating sanctions by transporting Venezuelan oil as part of a covert “shadow fleet.”
The vessel - now renamed Marinera, formerly Bella 1 - had reportedly been operating under Russian protection, triggering fears of a direct maritime confrontation between Washington and Moscow. The interception follows the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and marks a decisive shift in how the US is enforcing sanctions - not just economically, but militarily.
As oil routes, naval power, and great-power rivalry collide in the Atlantic, this is no longer just about Venezuela. It is a live test of deterrence, escalation and global order. Pankaj Mishra with the details.
#RussiaOilTanker
#AtlanticStandoff
#USRussiaTensions
#VenezuelaCrisis
#OilGeopolitics
#ShadowFleet
#WorldNews
#SanctionsWar
#GlobalPowerShift
~HT.410~PR.282~ED.194~
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