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Russia sends submarine to escort tanker the US tried to seize off Venezuela, WSJ reports

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Posted on January 7, 2026

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Jan 6 (Reuters) - Russia has deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to escort an aging oil tanker, Bella 1, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday , citing a U.S. official. Reuters could

Russia Deploys Submarine to Escort Tanker Near Venezuela

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Russia has deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to escort an aging oil tanker, Bella 1, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday , citing a U.S. official.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue)

Key Takeaways

Russia deployed a submarine to escort the oil tanker Bella 1.
The tanker is near Venezuela, following US seizure attempts.
The Wall Street Journal reported the deployment.
The report cites a U.S. official as the source.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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