Venezuela Live Updates: Oil Tanker Chased By US Amid Russian Navy Reports
Summary
The U.S. has been tracking an oil tanker, now named Marinera and registered to Russia, which evaded a blockade near Venezuela. At least one Russian naval vessel reportedly escorts this tanker in the Atlantic, though Moscow has not confirmed this action. President Trump has also announced plans for Venezuela’s interim authorities to sell oil to the U.S.Key Facts
- The U.S. is tracking an oil tanker named Marinera, registered to Russia.
- The Marinera previously evaded a U.S. blockade around Venezuela.
- Currently, the ship is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically between Britain and Iceland.
- There are reports of at least one Russian naval vessel escorting the tanker, but Russia hasn't confirmed it.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry stated it is watching the situation closely.
- President Trump announced the U.S. will buy oil from Venezuela’s interim authorities.
- The U.S. Southern Command stated its readiness to act against sanctioned vessels in the region.
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