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US and France seize Russian oil tankers in coordinated Atlantic and Mediterranean operations

Jan 30, 202644 sources

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Jan 7, 2026U.S. military seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic18 sources

Jan 22, 2026French Navy intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea5 sources

Jan 30, 2026US and France seize Russian oil tankers in coordinated Atlantic and Mediterranean operations44 sources

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The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a weeks-long pursuit, with the vessel linked to Venezuela and UK support for the operation. Simultaneously, France's navy intercepted and seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that was sailing from Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron said the operation was carried out with allies as part of escalating sanctions enforcement against Russia.

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