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US seizes Russian oil tanker in Atlantic, prompting Russian naval response
Jan 30, 202625 sources
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Story Timeline
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Summary
U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean after a dramatic chase. Russia responded by sending navy ships to the area and demanded humane treatment for the crew.
