Why has Trump seized a Russia-linked oil tanker?
Podcast: Full StoryPublished On: Thu Jan 08 2026
Description: The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and threats against Greenland. Lucy Hough speaks to Russian affairs correspondent Pjotr Sauer – watch on YouTube
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