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Washington Releases Two Russians from Marinera Tanker

Published January 9, 2026, 13:13
Washington Releases Two Russians from Marinera Tanker

Russia announced that Washington accepted its request and released two Russians, crew members of the Russian-flagged tanker that the US arrested this week in the North Atlantic. The ship was arrested by US authorities, who accused it of belonging to a 'shadow fleet' that bypasses sanctions by transporting oil from Venezuela, Russia and Iran. Russia had secured temporary permission for the ship to sail under the Russian flag. Moscow expressed its gratitude for the release of the Russians and accused the US of fueling tensions.