Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces

Image of a tanker (Credit: AFP)

The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.

The New York Times detailed that the request was delivered late on New Year's Eve to the State Department, as well as the White House's Homeland Security Council