News Update : US seizes Russia-flagged ship: Oil tanker linked to Venezuela; Moscow warship nearby - TOI WORLD DESK

The US Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous US boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a US raid in Caracas. The US Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous US boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a US raid in Caracas. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-tries-to-seize-russian-flagged-vessel-oil-tanker-linked-to-venezuela-moscow-submarine-warships-nearby/articleshow/126396121.cms Date: 2026-01-07T13:47:46.000Z