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fromFortune
6 days ago

Cuba is quickly nearing a point of no return as the U.S. weaponizes its Venezuelan oil supplies | Fortune

U.S. embargo cutting off 75% of Cuba's oil imports is driving severe fuel shortages, blackouts, and risks of escalation with Russia over tanker seizures.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A High-Seas Gambit Humiliates Putin

U.S. forces seized the Russian oil tanker Marinera despite Russian diplomatic protests and naval escorts, exposing a pronounced U.S.-Russia power imbalance.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

British forces aided US in seizing Marinera oil tanker sailing under Russian flag in North Atlantic

The US seized the Venezuelan-linked vessel Marinera with UK support, escalating tensions between Trump, Europe, and Russia over maritime law and sanctions evasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Russia reportedly sends submarine to escort shadow fleet' tanker being pursued by US

Russia dispatched naval forces, including a submarine, to escort a sanctions-hit shadow-fleet oil tanker pursued by the US, heightening maritime tensions near European waters.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Putin says Russia to take reciprocal measures' if US resumes nuclear tests

Putin ordered ministries and agencies to prepare coordinated proposals for potential resumption of Russian nuclear weapons testing if the US or CTBT signatories resume tests.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

After Russia's 'Skyfall' missile test, Trump says the US has a nuclear submarine 'right off their shores'

A US nuclear-powered submarine is positioned close to Russia's shores, providing a stealthy, flexible strike option that can reach targets without long-range missile flights.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Hegseth's plane diverted to UK due to crack in windshield DW 10/15/2025

Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled UK landing due to a cracked windshield; everyone aboard was reported safe.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Why are US Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine a red line' for Russia?

Russian government spokesperson Dmitry Peskov maintained that the weapons, if delivered, would not be a game-changer in the war. The question, as before, is this: who can launch these missiles? Can only Ukrainians launch them, or do American soldiers have to do that? Who is determining the targeting of these missiles? The American side or the Ukrainians themselves? Moscow has previously said that it will consider the provision of targeting data or intelligence to launch attacks as crossing the line.
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