U.S. Releases Russian Sailors Amid Tensions Over Seized Tanker

Two Russian sailors from an oil tanker seized by the U.S. have been released. The tanker, linked to Venezuela, was captured earlier this month as part of U.S. efforts to apply pressure on Caracas. The sailors are now on their way back to Russia.

Two Russian sailors from an oil tanker seized by the United States earlier this month have been released and are heading home, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry reported by the state news agency TASS on Wednesday.

The oil tanker, named the Marinera, has connections to Venezuela and was seized by U.S. forces. This action is part of ongoing U.S. measures to apply pressure on the Venezuelan government in Caracas.

The release of the sailors marks a significant development in the broader geopolitical maneuvers surrounding the U.S. and its strategies in dealing with Venezuela.

(With inputs from agencies.)