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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Jay Gotera

Russia Invokes Nuclear Doctrine in Response to US-UK Seizure of Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tanker

The Marinera tanker, pictured here in 2024, was previously known as Bella 1 and sails under the Russian flag. (Credit: Getty Images)

Tensions between Russia and the West have reached a boiling point as Moscow invokes its nuclear doctrine following the US-UK seizure of the sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera.

Hardline Russian officials are calling for swift retaliation, including potential nuclear strikes, in response to what they describe as an act of piracy on the high seas. This high-stakes incident, unfolding in the North Atlantic, highlights the intensifying battle over Venezuela's oil amid broader geopolitical strife.

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