Indian Crew Freed from Russian Tanker Seized by US in Atlantic

• Three Indian nationals among 28 crew members released from the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera.
• The tanker was seized by US authorities in the North Atlantic for allegedly being part of a 'shadow fleet' transporting oil for sanctioned countries.
• Other crew members included Ukrainian, Georgian, and Russian nationals, all initially detained.
• The release coincides with Sergio Gor taking charge as the new US Ambassador to India in New Delhi.
• Russia condemned the seizure as illegal and warned against prosecuting crew members, citing increased international tensions.

Why It Matters: Indian crew members released from a Russian tanker seized by the US, amidst diplomatic tensions.