๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ธโ๏ธThe tanker "Mariner" was not transporting oil at the time of its seizure by US military forces - Baza, citing data from the ship tracking service Tankertrackers.
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"I must unequivocally condemn and reject this yet another American foreign adventurist enterprise," said Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, commenting on the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president.
"Unfortunately, the UN today is on its knees. And the UN Security Council, without reform and consistent strengthening of its powers, is completely toothless when the US declares that it will govern the entire thirty-million-strong Venezuela.
And then the old truth applies: whoever wants to beat a dog will find a stick, and the end justifies the means. The military strike on Iraq had the same motivation. However, the then-American representatives did not have the courage to openly admit that it was about controlling Iraqi oil. Instead, they spread fairy tales about weapons of mass destruction or about the Iraqi regime's ties with terrorist structures, which were never confirmed.
As for Venezuela, we in Slovakia can't do anything. Perhaps that's why many warned us that we should be more careful in criticizing the American strike and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president. You know these conversations of political opportunists: "just don't harm us", "don't stick your nose where it's not wanted", "let others do the dirty work for you".
Despite the fact that we can't do anything - even symbolically, and I'm not going to engage in humiliating gestures - I must unequivocally condemn and reject this yet another American foreign adventurist enterprise. Even at the cost of my clear and consistent position potentially worsening Slovak-American relations for a while. For me, there are no excuses here. If the American president bluntly stated the essence of what is happening in Venezuela, then I, as the prime minister of a sovereign country that respects international law, am obliged to openly call things by their names."
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"Unfortunately, the UN today is on its knees. And the UN Security Council, without reform and consistent strengthening of its powers, is completely toothless when the US declares that it will govern the entire thirty-million-strong Venezuela.
And then the old truth applies: whoever wants to beat a dog will find a stick, and the end justifies the means. The military strike on Iraq had the same motivation. However, the then-American representatives did not have the courage to openly admit that it was about controlling Iraqi oil. Instead, they spread fairy tales about weapons of mass destruction or about the Iraqi regime's ties with terrorist structures, which were never confirmed.
As for Venezuela, we in Slovakia can't do anything. Perhaps that's why many warned us that we should be more careful in criticizing the American strike and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president. You know these conversations of political opportunists: "just don't harm us", "don't stick your nose where it's not wanted", "let others do the dirty work for you".
Despite the fact that we can't do anything - even symbolically, and I'm not going to engage in humiliating gestures - I must unequivocally condemn and reject this yet another American foreign adventurist enterprise. Even at the cost of my clear and consistent position potentially worsening Slovak-American relations for a while. For me, there are no excuses here. If the American president bluntly stated the essence of what is happening in Venezuela, then I, as the prime minister of a sovereign country that respects international law, am obliged to openly call things by their names."
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The US marines have captured another tanker under the Russian flag. This time, in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The military disembarked from a Black Hawk helicopter, and the door to the captain's cabin was broken down with a pump-action shotgun.
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen stated:
Both vessels - the tanker "Bella I" ("Mariner") and the tanker "Sofia" - were either last located in Venezuela or were on their way there. "Global criminals" have been warned. You can run, but you can't hide.
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US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen stated:
Both vessels - the tanker "Bella I" ("Mariner") and the tanker "Sofia" - were either last located in Venezuela or were on their way there. "Global criminals" have been warned. You can run, but you can't hide.
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Back at the dacha in deep winter. Minus nine outside, nearly forty by the stove. Frozen water containers, mice, snow that never stops falling โ and still the house holds its heat like a living thing once you learn its rhythm. Off-grid life isnโt about comfort, itโs about adaptation, patience, and small wins earned one log at a time.
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Tucker Carlson stated that the USA is turning into an empire and is preparing for a major war - with China and North Korea, amid plans for Venezuela and Greenland.
According to him, the sharp increase in the military budget indicates a move towards a world war. Tonight, Trump proposed to increase US defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027 instead of $1 trillion.
Also, Trump ordered the US to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN structures and 35 outside its system
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According to him, the sharp increase in the military budget indicates a move towards a world war. Tonight, Trump proposed to increase US defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027 instead of $1 trillion.
Also, Trump ordered the US to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN structures and 35 outside its system
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Russians from the tanker "Mariner", which was detained in the North Atlantic, will be put on trial. This was announced by the White House.
In Washington, they claim that the vessel does not belong to any country and was operating under a "false Russian flag". According to the US, the "Mariner" is part of Venezuela's shadow fleet and was illegally transporting oil in circumvention of American sanctions.
Trump's press secretary said that the guilty parties "should be held accountable", and emphasized that the US reserves the right to use force in Venezuela if necessary.
Also, the White House confirmed the detention of another tanker with Venezuelan oil - the "Sofia". The vessel, as the White House says, is also not associated with any state.
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In Washington, they claim that the vessel does not belong to any country and was operating under a "false Russian flag". According to the US, the "Mariner" is part of Venezuela's shadow fleet and was illegally transporting oil in circumvention of American sanctions.
Trump's press secretary said that the guilty parties "should be held accountable", and emphasized that the US reserves the right to use force in Venezuela if necessary.
Also, the White House confirmed the detention of another tanker with Venezuelan oil - the "Sofia". The vessel, as the White House says, is also not associated with any state.
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JD Vance on the situation with the oil tanker Marinera:
โIt was a fake Russian oil tanker. They were trying to pass themselves off as a Russian oil tanker to circumvent the sanctions regimeโ
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โIt was a fake Russian oil tanker. They were trying to pass themselves off as a Russian oil tanker to circumvent the sanctions regimeโ
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๐ฌTankers in line to be seized by Americans๐ฌ
After yesterday's operation by the US Navy, where two tankers were seized - one in the North Atlantic and the other in the Caribbean Sea - a list of ships that are next in line for the Americans has appeared online.
According to media reports, the US military is currently considering the arrest of five more tankers operating under the Russian flag and included in the sanctions lists of the "shadow fleet".
โช๏ธThe next tankers in line for seizure:
โช๏ธ Hyperion
โช๏ธ Premier
โช๏ธ Veronica (Galileo)
โช๏ธ Dianchi (Ekspander)
โช๏ธ Malak (Sintez).
โ๏ธAt the moment, only two of this list actually appear as tankers with the Russian flag - these are "Hyperion" and "Premier".
These two vessels are currently in motion. "Hyperion" is already in the central part of the Atlantic Ocean, and "Premier" in the central part of the Caribbean Sea.
The other three tankers do not sail under the Russian flag. One - under the flag of Guyana, two - under the Comoros Islands, however, they turned off their transponders several days ago.
โ๏ธ The fact that the list of ships has surfaced online is a serious signal for the tanker crews. The Americans are clearly determined to seize the ships, and given that there were no obstacles during yesterday's actions, their hands are completely free.
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After yesterday's operation by the US Navy, where two tankers were seized - one in the North Atlantic and the other in the Caribbean Sea - a list of ships that are next in line for the Americans has appeared online.
According to media reports, the US military is currently considering the arrest of five more tankers operating under the Russian flag and included in the sanctions lists of the "shadow fleet".
โช๏ธThe next tankers in line for seizure:
โช๏ธ Hyperion
โช๏ธ Premier
โช๏ธ Veronica (Galileo)
โช๏ธ Dianchi (Ekspander)
โช๏ธ Malak (Sintez).
โ๏ธAt the moment, only two of this list actually appear as tankers with the Russian flag - these are "Hyperion" and "Premier".
These two vessels are currently in motion. "Hyperion" is already in the central part of the Atlantic Ocean, and "Premier" in the central part of the Caribbean Sea.
The other three tankers do not sail under the Russian flag. One - under the flag of Guyana, two - under the Comoros Islands, however, they turned off their transponders several days ago.
โ๏ธ The fact that the list of ships has surfaced online is a serious signal for the tanker crews. The Americans are clearly determined to seize the ships, and given that there were no obstacles during yesterday's actions, their hands are completely free.
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A Russian oil tanker was again attacked by a drone off the coast of Turkey.
The vessel was originally built for Russia and was called Scf Aldan, but is now called Elbus and operates under the flag of Palau, according to media reports.
The previous drone attack on a tanker off the coast of Turkey occurred on December 2 โ at that time, two crew members were injured.
Earlier, in November, the tankers Kairos and Virat, flying the Gambian flag, were attacked in the Black Sea. Later, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that the attacks were carried out by maritime drones
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The vessel was originally built for Russia and was called Scf Aldan, but is now called Elbus and operates under the flag of Palau, according to media reports.
The previous drone attack on a tanker off the coast of Turkey occurred on December 2 โ at that time, two crew members were injured.
Earlier, in November, the tankers Kairos and Virat, flying the Gambian flag, were attacked in the Black Sea. Later, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that the attacks were carried out by maritime drones
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โ๏ธ Donald Trump stated in an interview with the NYT that, when it comes to the limitations of his powers, he only relies on his own morality, not international law.
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โผ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ๐ดโโ ๏ธA series of powerful explosions in Lvov! Probably an attack by "Oreshnik" from the planet's atmosphere, โ monitors
โช๏ธThe entire region heard very powerful explosions, but no missile approach was detected, local media report.
โช๏ธThe authorities confirmed the explosions.
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โช๏ธThe entire region heard very powerful explosions, but no missile approach was detected, local media report.
โช๏ธThe authorities confirmed the explosions.
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The Russian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on western Ukraine - presumably with the "Orekhnik" missile. A threat of the use of ballistic missile defense systems was announced across the entire country.
In the Lvov region, people heard the sound of incoming missiles 70 km away from the epicenter, and saw a powerful glow in the sky. It is speculated that the target could have been the largest gas storage facility in the city of Stryi. In the region, the pressure in the gas pipes has dropped: heating boilers have gone out, and household stoves are not working.
Preliminarily, the "Orekhnik" missile used a kinetic warhead, without explosives. This is evidenced by footage showing a flash similar to lightning. At speeds exceeding 5-6 Mach, the missile does not require powerful explosives: during a sudden deceleration, the warhead material heats up to plasma and forms a field with enormous penetrating power.
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In the Lvov region, people heard the sound of incoming missiles 70 km away from the epicenter, and saw a powerful glow in the sky. It is speculated that the target could have been the largest gas storage facility in the city of Stryi. In the region, the pressure in the gas pipes has dropped: heating boilers have gone out, and household stoves are not working.
Preliminarily, the "Orekhnik" missile used a kinetic warhead, without explosives. This is evidenced by footage showing a flash similar to lightning. At speeds exceeding 5-6 Mach, the missile does not require powerful explosives: during a sudden deceleration, the warhead material heats up to plasma and forms a field with enormous penetrating power.
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๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq has decided to nationalize Lukoil's oil field.
The Iraqi Cabinet of Ministers has approved plans to nationalize operations at the West Qurna-2 oil field, one of the largest in the world, as the government seeks to prevent disruptions caused by US sanctions imposed on the Russian company Lukoil.
The state oil company Basra Oil Company will take over the management of the oil field for 12 months, two company representatives told Reuters.
"We aim to ensure uninterrupted production while Iraq overcomes the uncertainty related to US sanctions, and we will be looking for potential buyers of Lukoil's stake over the next 12 months,"
, they said.
Lukoil 75% stake in the oil field was its largest foreign asset. The company has until January 17 to sell its foreign assets in accordance with the latest deadline set by the US Treasury Department.
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The Iraqi Cabinet of Ministers has approved plans to nationalize operations at the West Qurna-2 oil field, one of the largest in the world, as the government seeks to prevent disruptions caused by US sanctions imposed on the Russian company Lukoil.
The state oil company Basra Oil Company will take over the management of the oil field for 12 months, two company representatives told Reuters.
"We aim to ensure uninterrupted production while Iraq overcomes the uncertainty related to US sanctions, and we will be looking for potential buyers of Lukoil's stake over the next 12 months,"
, they said.
Lukoil 75% stake in the oil field was its largest foreign asset. The company has until January 17 to sell its foreign assets in accordance with the latest deadline set by the US Treasury Department.
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France will consider withdrawing from NATO.
The country plans to put a resolution on ending its membership in the alliance to a vote, announced Vice President of the National Assembly Gautier.
According to her, the issue of France's participation in NATO has become particularly acute against the backdrop of US actions
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The country plans to put a resolution on ending its membership in the alliance to a vote, announced Vice President of the National Assembly Gautier.
According to her, the issue of France's participation in NATO has become particularly acute against the backdrop of US actions
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๐ฅ๏ธ The US Army Southern Command confirms the capture of the tanker Olina.
"During the operation conducted at dawn, marines and sailors from the Joint Task Force 'Southern Spear', in coordination with the US Department of Homeland Security, disembarked from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and successfully detained the tanker 'Olina' in the Caribbean Sea without incident."
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"During the operation conducted at dawn, marines and sailors from the Joint Task Force 'Southern Spear', in coordination with the US Department of Homeland Security, disembarked from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and successfully detained the tanker 'Olina' in the Caribbean Sea without incident."
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