Oil tanker in Russian custody after US pursuit

07 January, 2026, 04:20 pm

Last modified: 07 January, 2026, 04:35 pm

Oil tanker in Russian custody after US pursuit

07 January, 2026, 04:20 pm

Last modified: 07 January, 2026, 04:35 pm

A new tension has arisen between the United States and Russia over an oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean. Russia has deployed naval forces to protect the tanker, which is being pursued by the United States, the BBC reported, citing US media outlet CBS News.

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