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Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker Amid US Seizure Attempt

Published January 7, 2026, 05:11
Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker Amid US Seizure Attempt

Russia has responded to the US attempt to seize the tanker Bella 1, allegedly carrying Russian oil, by sending a submarine and other warships to escort it. The vessel, which has changed its name to Marinera and re-flagged to Russia, had already thwarted a previous US seizure attempt. Russia protested to the US about the pursuit of the ship, while the US stated it is ready to counter vessels under sanctions. The incident escalates tensions between the two countries, already high due to the situation in Ukraine.