Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through English Channel towards Russia

Journey of Aria and Tia vessels follows US-UK seizure of ship deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the English channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow.The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...