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U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela

A crude oil tanker named the Bella 1 and later the Marinera was seized by U.S. forces on Wednesday. The tanker is seen here in a photo taken aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro. (U.S. European Command)
A crude oil tanker named the Bella 1 and later the Marinera was seized by U.S. forces on Wednesday. The tanker is seen here in a photo taken aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro. (U.S. European Command)

This article was originally published on January 07, 2026.

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