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    Ukraine seizes Russian tanker involved in November conflict
    Jul25

    Ukraine seizes Russian tanker involved in November conflict

    The Ukrainian Security Service said Thursday it had seized a Russian tanker that blocked off the Kerch Strait in a November spat between the two countries. …read more Source: FOX...

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker Involved In Kerch Strait Incident
    Jul25

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker Involved In Kerch Strait Incident

    Ukrainian authorities have seized a Russian tanker that Moscow allegedly used to block Ukrainian vessels in the Kerch Strait last November. Russia has been holding 24 Ukrainian sailors since the November 25, 2018, incident. An official Ukrainian video handout shows members of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) boarding the Russian tanker Nika...

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker It Says Was Implicated in Sailors’ Detention
    Jul25

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker It Says Was Implicated in Sailors’ Detention

    With reporting by Christopher Miller in Kyiv. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it has seized a Russian tanker that Moscow allegedly used to block three Ukrainian naval vessels before detaining them and 24 Ukrainian sailors in November near Crimea.The SBU said in a statement posted on its Facebook page July 25 that an investigation...

    Ukraine takes Russian tanker linked to 2018 military seizure
    Jul25

    Ukraine takes Russian tanker linked to 2018 military seizure

    Ukrainian security officials said Thursday they detained a Russian oil tanker, saying it participated in the seizure of military vessels captured by Russia last fall. …read more Source: United Press...

    Nuclear Talks in Doubt as North Korea Tests Ballistic Missiles, Envoy Cancels Trip
    Jul25

    Nuclear Talks in Doubt as North Korea Tests Ballistic Missiles, Envoy Cancels Trip

    By Hyonhee Shin and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea test-fired two new short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, South Korean officials said, its first missile test since its leader, Kim Jong Un, and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to revive denuclearization talks last month. Recent Stories in National Security Nuclear Talks in Doubt...

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker, Frees Crew After Moscow Threat
    Jul25

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker, Frees Crew After Moscow Threat

    By Maria Tsvetkova and Pavel Polityuk KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine on Thursday seized a Russian tanker for its alleged involvement in the capture of three Ukrainian navy vessels by Russia, prompting Moscow to warn of consequences if any Russian citizens were “taken hostage.” Recent Stories in National Security Ukraine Seizes Russian...

    U.S. Sanctions Target Food Subsidy Scam in Venezuela
    Jul25

    U.S. Sanctions Target Food Subsidy Scam in Venezuela

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on 10 people and 13 groups in a food subsidy scheme that lined the pockets of leader Nicolas Maduro, his stepsons and others while ordinary Venezuelans suffer food shortages, the U.S. Treasury said. The department said Colombian national Alex Nain Saab orchestrated a vast...

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker That It Says Blockaded a Disputed Strait
    Jul25

    Ukraine Seizes Russian Tanker That It Says Blockaded a Disputed Strait

    The move is likely to further raise tensions between Moscow and Kiev. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was investigating. …read more Source: The New York...

    EU President-Elect in Poland for Talks on Migration, Law
    Jul25

    EU President-Elect in Poland for Talks on Migration, Law

    European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen met with Poland’s prime minister Thursday to discuss the executive body’s agenda for when she takes the helm later this year, including the sticky points of migration and rule of law.Before the talks Von der Leyen, who takes up her post on Nov. 1, said she did not expect to find...

    Ukraine seizes Russian tanker connected with November Kerch Strait incident
    Jul25

    Ukraine seizes Russian tanker connected with November Kerch Strait incident

    Ukrainian security officials said Thursday the country detained a Russian tanker, saying it took part in the seizure of military vessels captured by Russia last November. …read more Source: United Press...