The White House announced plans to try the crew of the tanker Marinera.

      The United States plans to prosecute members of the crew of the tanker Marinera. This was announced by the White House, TASS reports. According to the U.S. administration, the vessel belongs to the so‑called shadow fleet of Venezuela. In Washington they claim that the tanker was transporting Venezuelan oil to circumvent current U.S. sanctions.

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      The U.S. said that Marinera illegally transported Venezuelan oil; the crew could face trial

      The crew of the Russian tanker Marinera will be brought to the United States for trial if necessary, White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt said. 21:42 07.01.2026 Business Online – Kazan

      The White House announced plans for a trial of the crew of the tanker Marinera

      The United States plans to prosecute members of the crew of the tanker Marinera. 20:40 07.01.2026 IA Tatar‑inform – Kazan

      Regional news on the topic:

      The U.S. seizes tankers and seeks to establish full control over the oil: situation as of the evening of January 7

      The U.S. seized a couple of tankers due to sanctions related to Venezuelan oil. Photo: NIDS/NATO Multimedia Library

      American military detained several tankers. 09:46 08.01.2026 IA Khakassia – Abakan

      Too late. “They declared war on us.” Americans pulled a stunt with Marinera worse than with Maduro. Is it already a disgrace or not?

      Collage by Tsargrad

      Two Russian tankers – Marinera in the North Atlantic and Sophia off the coast of Venezuela – were seized by the Americans in international waters. 08:13 08.01.2026 IA Khakassia – Abakan

      Seizure of the tanker Marinera: Americans decided to put the Russians in their place. Submarines and navy ships go into “battle”

      Collage by Tsargrad

      A deadly game is unfolding in the icy waters of the North Atlantic, thousands of kilometers from the U.S. coast. 07:43 08.01.2026 IA Khakassia – Abakan

      The White House spoke of the possibility of a trial for the crew of the tanker Marinera

      White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt noted that the crew of the tanker Marinera may be criminally prosecuted in the United States. 00:27 08.01.2026 Moika78.Ru – Saint Petersburg

      Russia and the world: deaths in a plane crash in Prikamye and an attempt to seize the tanker Marinera flying the Russian flag

      “Novosti Bryanska” do not forget news of the special military operation, but also provide current information about other important events in Russia and abroad. 23:16 07.01.2026 Online edition Novosti Bryanska – Bryansk

      The crew of the tanker Marinera may face an American court, the U.S. administration said

      The fate of the crew of the Russian tanker Marinera could be decided in an American court if necessary, White House representative Caroline Livitt said, TASS reports. 22:14 07.01.2026 Rakurs 32 – Bryansk

      The U.S. reported the seizure of the tankers Marinera and Sophia in Venezuelan waters

      Tankers. Photo: RBC News. The U.S. Southern Command said it detained the oil tanker Sophia in Caribbean waters. 00:07 08.01.2026 Ural56.Ru – Orsk

      Russia and the world: deaths in a plane crash in Prikamye and an attempt to seize the tanker Marinera flying the Russian flag

      Main news of Russia and the world on January 7

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      “Ivanovskie novosti” do not forget news of the special military operation. 21:44 07.01.2026 Online edition Ivanovskie novosti – Ivanovo

      Russia and the world: deaths in Prikamye and an attempt to seize the tanker Marinera

      Russia and the world: deaths in Prikamye and an attempt to seize the tanker Marinera

      “Vladimirskie novosti” do not forget news of the special military operation. 21:43 07.01.2026 Online edition Vladimirskie novosti – Vladimir

      White House: Sailors from the tanker Marinera could be tried in the U.S.

      Photo: Waqas_creatives/Shutterstock/Fotodom. The crew of the oil tanker Marinera, seized by U.S. military, may face legal proceedings over alleged violations of U.S. law. 21:42 07.01.2026 Yamal‑Media – Salekhard

      The Trump administration wants to try the Russian crew of the tanker Marinera

      The United States intends to bring the crew of the tanker Marinera to trial, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt told reporters. 21:38 07.01.2026 RuInformer.Com – Sevastopol

      White House: The tanker Marinera sailed under a false flag and does not belong to any country

      The U.S. White House claims that the tanker Marinera does not belong to Russia

      White House: The tanker Marinera sailed under a false flag and does not belong to any country

      Photo: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS. 05:28 08.01.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda – Yuzhno‑Sakhalinsk

      White House: crew of the Russian tanker Marinera may face U.S. trial

      The U.S. administration may bring the crew of the tanker Marinera, detained in the Atlantic, to the United States to conduct legal proceedings over possible violations of federal law. 21:28 07.01.2026 IA Public Service News – Moscow

      The White House voiced the possible fate of the crew of the tanker Marinera

      White House: The U.S. intends to put the crew of the tanker Marinera on trial. Photo: istockphoto/lucky‑photographer

      The U.S. intends to hold the crew of the tanker Marinera, detained in the Atlantic, accountable. 21:27 07.01.2026 RTV‑Podmoskovie – Moscow region

      The UN called to avoid escalation after the seizure of the Russian tanker Marinera

      Photo: TASS/Alexander Manzyuk

      The United Nations is aware of the situation regarding the seizure of the tanker Marinera by U.S. forces and urges the parties to avoid further escalation. 21:20 07.01.2026 M24.Ru – Moscow

      The U.S. wants to prosecute the crew of the tanker Marinera

      The United States wants to prosecute the crew of the seized Russian tanker Marinera. 21:09 07.01.2026 Rzn.Info – Ryazan

      White House: The United States intends to put the crew of the Russian tanker Marinera on trial

      Levitt claims the vessel allegedly illegally transported Venezuelan oil. Photo: screenshot from a YouTube video

      The United States intends to put Russians from the seized tanker Marinera on trial. 20:52 07.01.2026 Petersburg Diary – Saint Petersburg

      White House: The United States intends to put the crew of the Russian tanker Marinera on trial

      Levitt claims the vessel allegedly illegally transported Venezuelan oil. Photo: screenshot from a YouTube video

      The United States intends to put Russians from the seized tanker Marinera on trial. 20:46 07.01.2026 Spbdnevnik.ru – Saint Petersburg

      U.S. military seized two oil tankers that had been sailing from Venezuela

      U.S. Armed Forces seized the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, which had been sailing from Venezuela

      Photo: Alexyz3d/Shutterstock/Fotodom. U.S. military boarded two oil tankers that had been sailing from Venezuela. 20:32 07.01.2026 Yamal‑Media – Salekhard

      The U.S. plans to ease the sanctions regime on Venezuela. This is reported by TASS, citing CNBC News. IA Tatar‑inform

      The U.S. Coast Guard, supported by military forces, is conducting an operation to seize the oil tanker Marinera sailing under the Russian flag. Business Online

      Russia sent a submarine and a number of other vessels to pursue the tanker being chased by the U.S. Coast Guard; the tanker changed its flag from Panama to Russian and its name from Bella 1 to Marinera. IA Tatar‑inform

      More than 70 people were killed as a result of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, the Washington Post reports. IA Tatar‑inform

      U.S. authorities warned the Minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello, IA Tatar‑inform

      Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised to take up arms if the U.S. attempts to seize him similar to the case of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Business Online

      Events in Venezuela have already affected the dynamics of the Russian‑American dialogue on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and have led to its noticeable slowdown. IA Tatar‑inform

      Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said that calls by the head of the Kyiv regime Volodymyr Zelensky to “kidnap” him indicate attempts to derail peaceful settlement, in his assessment, IA Tatar‑inform

      The U.S. operation in Venezuela confirms that Washington does not consider Russia a possible strategic partner, and sustained cooperation between the countries in the near future is unlikely. IA Tatar‑inform

      The future of Greenland should be determined with the participation of the territory itself and Denmark, and any decisions without their consent are unacceptable. IA Tatar‑inform

      The Russian oil tanker Marinera, after seizure by U.S. servicemen, will most likely be taken to the territorial waters of the United Kingdom. IA Tatar‑inform

      Aleksandar Vulin: military neutrality is the basis of Serbia’s security

      Former deputy prime minister and ex‑defense minister of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin said that the country’s military neutrality cannot be revised by decisions of individual politicians. Realnoe Vremya

      Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said that calls by the head of the Kyiv regime Volodymyr Zelensky to “kidnap” him indicate attempts to derail peaceful settlement, in his assessment, IA Tatar‑inform

      Events in Venezuela have already affected the dynamics of the Russian‑American dialogue on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and have led to its noticeable slowdown.

      IA Tatar‑inform

      Nationwide charity campaign “The Tree of Wishes” is underway

      State Duma deputy Marat Nuriev fulfilled the dream of 13‑year‑old Vsevolod from Kazan.

      United Russia

      The travel ban that had been in effect on highways M‑7, A‑295, R‑239 and R‑241 due to a blizzard and heavy snow was lifted at 21:15.

      New Life newspaper

      Already this morning, heavy snowfall, blizzard with gusty winds and black ice are forecast; some road sections may be closed, state traffic police warn.

      GTRK Tatarstan

      The fires in Yelabuga and Aznakaevo districts were caused by violations of smoking rules and faulty electrical wiring.

      New Life newspaper

      A selection of events for those who do not plan to stay home

      Photo: Artem Dergunov

      Today is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

      Realnoe Vremya

      On January 5, staff at the Ivan Yakovlev Memorial Museum — a branch of the Municipal Budgetary Institution “Museum of the History of the Tetyushsky District” — held Christmas gatherings “By the Way of the Star…” for preschoolers and schoolchildren of various ages.

      Tetyushsky District

      At the Maloshemyakinsk settlement library a creative hour “In the Glow of Christmas Tree Lights” was held for young readers of the library.

      Tetyushsky District