USA verhaften russischen Tanker „Marinera“

In international waters beyond national jurisdictions, at around 15:00 Moscow time, the United States Navy boarded the Russian tanker 'Marinera' and, having lost contact, seized the vessel. The raid was carried out under an official warrant issued by a United States Federal Court. An official statement from the Russian Ministry of Transport clarified that on December 24, 2025, the 'Marinera' received temporary permission to sail under the state flag of the Russian Federation in accordance with Russian legislation and international law. Russian authorities noted that in international waters, the regime of freedom of navigation applies, and no state has the right to use force against a vessel properly registered under a foreign jurisdiction. In response, the United States stated that violation of American sanctions served as the basis for the action. According to a statement from the UK Ministry of Defence, the British government provided assistance in the seizure of the 'Marinera' at the request of the United States. UK Ministry of Defence representatives said the operation complied with international requirements for enforcing sanctions. The statement emphasized that such events could have serious consequences for Ukraine and the global economy.

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Die USA verhängten 2022 Sanktionen gegen russische Schiffe als Reaktion auf die militärischen Aktionen Russlands; seitdem setzen die US-Streitkräfte verstärkt Razzien gegen russische Schiffe ein, die diese Sanktionen verletzen.