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The owner of the tanker seized by the US is a businessman from occupied Crimea, — media

The owner of the tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1), which was seized by the United States, turned out to be a businessman from the annexed Crimea.

8.01.2026 - 13:30
US prepares to indict crew of shadowy tanker «Bella 1»

Crew members of the Russian-flagged “shadow fleet” tanker may be extradited to the United States.

8.01.2026 - 11:08
US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker that reflagged to Russia

The United States has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a week-long pursuit.

7.01.2026 - 15:03
US must seize Russian tankers if peace talks break down, says Senator Graham

Graham stressed that Washington “will not give up trying to lure Putin to the negotiating table,” but another rejection of compromises should have consequences.

22.12.2025 - 17:10
US preparing new sanctions against ‘shadow fleet’ if Putin rejects peace deal

The United States is preparing another round of sanctions against Russia’s energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow.

17.12.2025 - 14:57
US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil come into effect

It is expected that a significant reduction in the Kremlin’s oil revenues will be recorded already in December of this year.

21.11.2025 - 14:11
US Treasury: Sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil are already reducing Russia’s oil revenues

The restrictions, imposed in October, have lowered the market value of Russian oil and could reduce its sales in the long term.

18.11.2025 - 13:25
US sanctions against Russian oil: Washington ready to move further

The United States insists on strict compliance with new sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.

29.10.2025 - 10:24
Berlin has achieved an exemption for Rosneft subsidiary from US sanctions

The United States has officially confirmed that Rosneft’s German business is not subject to new sanctions, as these assets are no longer controlled by Russia.

28.10.2025 - 14:42
The US has imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies: among them Rosneft and Lukoil

The US sanctions also apply to about 50 subsidiaries of Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil.

23.10.2025 - 09:27