The State Duma called the seizure of the Russian tanker a gross violation of international law.

The seizure of a Russian oil tanker by the United States would be a gross violation of international law, and such an incident would be met with a response. This was announced on January 7 by State Duma Deputy Yuri Shvytkin.

Earlier, the American television channel CNN reported that the US military is discussing the possibility of seizing the Russian tanker Marinera, which they are pursuing, which, according to their information, transports oil from Venezuela and Iran.

"I would not say that there will be any military response, and I hope that there will be no military clash. But in any case, an appropriate reaction will follow," the parliamentarian commented. in conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Deputy Shvytkin noted that the vessel is accompanied by the Russian Naval Forces. He stressed that although the seizure would be a violation of international law, measures are being taken through diplomatic channels to prevent such an incident.

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As the Russian Foreign Ministry informed Izvestia on January 6, Russia is monitoring the situation with the Marinera oil tanker, which is being pursued by the US and NATO militaries in the international waters of the North Atlantic. The diplomats stressed that the tanker was flying the Russian Federation's national flag in full compliance with international maritime law.

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