Foreign Policy

Trump Orders Release of Russian Tanker Crew Amid Tensions Over Sanctions Enforcement

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | January 9, 2026

President Trump ordered the release of two Russian crew members detained after the US Coast Guard seized the ‘Marinera’ tanker amid sanctions enforcement, exposing the complex battle over maritime sovereignty and economic security.

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