The US military successively seized a Russian tanker and a stateless tanker in the North Atlantic and international waters within about half an hour on the 7th. The US White House clearly stated that the detained Russian tanker crew may be brought to the US for trial. On the 7th, Russia condemned the seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker “Mariner” by the US and demanded that the US ensure that the Russian crew are treated humanely and protect their right to return home.

The US military successively seized a Russian tanker and a stateless tanker in the North Atlantic and international waters within about half an hour on the 7th. The US White House clearly stated that the detained Russian tanker crew may be brought to the US for trial. On the 7th, Russia condemned the seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker “Mariner” by the US and demanded that the US ensure that the Russian crew are treated humanely and protect their right to return home.