Russia accuses US of stoking 'military-political tension' with tanker seizure
Summary
Russia accused the US of escalating military and political tensions after it seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, citing violations of sanctions.
Key Points
- Russia accused the US of stoking military and political tensions following the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker.
- The US claimed the tanker carried oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran in violation of Western sanctions.
- Moscow insists the tanker was sailing legally and warned the seizure could worsen international crises.
- The UK supported the US operation, which Moscow denounced as maritime piracy, while the US threatened to prosecute the crew.
