US Seizes Russian Tanker with 3 Indians; Russia Threatens Nuclear Attack, Cites 'Neo-Colonialism'

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 08:17
US Seizes Russian Tanker with 3 Indians; Russia Threatens Nuclear Attack, Cites 'Neo-Colonialism'
- •US seized Russian oil tanker 'Marinera' (formerly 'Bella-1') in the North Atlantic after weeks of pursuit, citing national sanctions.
- •The tanker's multinational crew of 28 includes 3 Indian, 17 Ukrainian, 6 Georgian, and 2 Russian citizens.
- •Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the seizure, demanding compliance with international maritime law and rejecting US "neo-colonial tendencies."
- •Russian MP Alexey Zhuravlyov called for a nuclear attack and sinking US Coast Guard ships in response to the seizure.
- •Russia asserts the tanker had temporary permission to sail under the Russian flag and its civilian status was known to the US.
Why It Matters: US seizure of a Russian tanker with Indian crew sparks Russian outrage and nuclear threats.
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