US seizes Russian-flagged tanker that broke its blockade of Venezuela (LINK) 7 January 2026

US forces attempt to board oil tanker after pursuit across Atlantic: US officials have confirmed that Russia has sent a submarine and other navy vessels to escort the tanker (LINK) 7 January 2026

— Previously named Bella 1, its name has been changed to Marinera and it has also reportedly been reflagged from a Guyanese to a Russian vessel. The US Coast Guard tried to board it last month in the Caribbean when it was believed to be heading towards Venezuela. The Coast Guard had a warrant to seize the ship over its alleged breaking of sanctions. The US Coast Guard tried to board it last month in the Caribbean when it was believed to be heading towards Venezuela. The Coast Guard had a warrant to seize the ship over its alleged breaking of sanctions.

France and allies discuss response to possible US invasion of Greenland (LINK) 7 January 2026