Russia demands answers after US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for a full investigation into the US seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. He said US forces boarded the vessel after accusing it of carrying crude barred from sale, yet noted that US oil giant Chevron continues to operate in Venezuela and purchase Venezuelan oil. Lavrov said the US must clarify what quantities of allegedly illegal hydrocarbons were on board and explain on what grounds it believes it can conduct such actions.
Trump announced that the US had seized an oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast and intends to take possession of its cargo. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said “the masks are falling,” arguing that the move exposes the true objective of the Trump administration behind its so-called War on Drugs in the Caribbean.
Caracas condemned the seizure as a brazen act of theft and international piracy, recalling that during the 2024 presidential race Trump openly stated that his long-standing goal was to take Venezuela’s oil without offering compensation.
Mike
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for a full investigation into the US seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. He said US forces boarded the vessel after accusing it of carrying crude barred from sale, yet noted that US oil giant Chevron continues to operate in Venezuela and purchase Venezuelan oil. Lavrov said the US must clarify what quantities of allegedly illegal hydrocarbons were on board and explain on what grounds it believes it can conduct such actions.
Trump announced that the US had seized an oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast and intends to take possession of its cargo. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said “the masks are falling,” arguing that the move exposes the true objective of the Trump administration behind its so-called War on Drugs in the Caribbean.
Caracas condemned the seizure as a brazen act of theft and international piracy, recalling that during the 2024 presidential race Trump openly stated that his long-standing goal was to take Venezuela’s oil without offering compensation.
Mike
