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Russia Accuses US of 'Piracy' After Seizure of Russian Tanker

Published January 8, 2026, 06:01
Russia Accuses US of 'Piracy' After Seizure of Russian Tanker

Russia is accusing the United States of 'piracy' following the seizure of the Russian tanker Marinera by the US Navy. The Russian Ministry of Transport states that no state has the right to use force against ships of other countries in international waters, violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The tanker had a Russian sailing permit, and Russia argues that the seizure of the ship is an illegal act that endangers navigation and the security of the region.