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China-Russia Condemn US Seizure of Tankers in International Waters

Published January 8, 2026, 14:17
China-Russia Condemn US Seizure of Tankers in International Waters

Russia and China strongly condemn the seizure of tankers by the United States in international waters, describing it as a dangerous and irresponsible act that fuels international tensions. Russia accuses the US of provoking international crises and of cooperating with the United Kingdom to impose unilateral sanctions. China emphasizes that the seizure of ships in international waters violates international law and that unilateral sanctions are illegal. The seizure involved two tankers linked to Venezuela, one of which flew a Russian flag, as part of the US blockade aimed at Venezuelan crude oil exports.