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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela - CNN [View all]
The US has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, according to a social media post from US European Command.
At some point while being pursued, the crew of the tanker painted a Russian flag on its hull, claiming it was sailing under Russian protection.
00:00 Live report on US seizing Venezuelan-linked oil tanker
00:53 CNN international diplomatic editor reports from London
02:56 CNN White House reporter has the latest from Washington, DC
05:38 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi reacts to news about seized oil tanker
06:21 CNN military analyst discusses the military operation to seize the tanker
08:10 CNN global affairs analyst on the international impact of the seizure
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