Russia has deployed naval assets to escort an oil tanker pursued by US forces in the Atlantic. The tanker, previously known as Bella 1 and now Marinera, has a history of transporting Venezuelan crude oil. President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers from Venezuela, which he accused of drug trafficking. The US Coast Guard attempted to board the tanker last month, and US military officials are preparing for potential action. Russia claims the ship is under its protection and is monitoring the situation closely. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)