US Seizes Russian Tanker Bella-1, Ukrainian Citizens Found Onboard, Russians Released

• US seized Russian oil tanker Bella-1, finding Ukrainian citizens onboard, as confirmed by the Ukrainian Embassy in the US.
• Russian citizens on the tanker were released, a decision welcomed by Russia's Foreign Ministry.
• The US alleges the tanker violated international sanctions and was involved in illegal oil transportation.
• Ukrainian Embassy is in contact with US authorities, seeking consular access and awaiting official information on the number of Ukrainian citizens.
• The incident escalates tensions between the US and Russia amidst ongoing US support for Ukraine.

Why It Matters: US seized a Russian tanker with Ukrainian citizens, releasing Russians, escalating US-Russia tensions.