Why has President Trump seized a Russian oil tanker?

The News Agents

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 - 32 minutes

In dramatic scenes in the Atlantic this afternoon, American forces seized an oil tanker, 'the Marinera', flying the Russian flag. The British military was involved - supporting the US operation with air surveillance and a navy ship.

The Kremlin has only said that it has been "following the abnormal situation with alarm" - but the maritime confrontation draws Russia and the US closer to direct conflict.

It comes the day after the US, the UK, France, Germany and other allies reiterated their supported for security guarantees in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. But is the British army in any fit state to police a 2,000km frontline?

Later, why hasn't the government come off Elon Musk's X when his AI software Grok is being used to virtually undress women and children?

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