US seizes Russia-flagged ship: Tanker linked to Venezuela; Moscow warship nearby
The U.S. Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous U.S. boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a U.S. raid in Caracas.
The U.S. Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous U.S. boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a U.S. raid in Caracas.
