Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Russia Asks US to Stop Pursuing Fleeing Oil Tanker
Russia has asked the United States to stop chasing an oil tanker called the Bella 1.
The tanker was heading to Venezuela but is now running away from the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean.
The U.S. has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
Russia wants the U.S. to stop this pursuit.
The reason for the chase is not clear from the information given.
Russia has asked the U.S. to stop pursuing the oil tanker Bella 1.
The tanker was heading to Venezuela but is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard.
The pursuit has been ongoing for almost two weeks.
The request was reported by the New York Times, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
The reason for the pursuit is not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Who
- Russia and the United States
- What
- Pursuit of an oil tanker, Bella 1
- When
- Almost two weeks
- Where
- Atlantic Ocean
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Tanker Name
- Bella 1
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Duration of Pursuit
- Almost two weeks
- Requesting Party
- Russia
- Requested to Stop
- United States