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US Releases 2 Russians From Marinera Tanker at Moscow's Request - Foreign Ministry

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Flags of Russia and the United States at the American Embassy in Moscow. - Sputnik International, 1920, 09.01.2026
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has decided to release two Russians from the Marinera tanker following Russia's request, and Moscow welcomes this decision, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
"In response to our request, US President Donald Trump has decided to release two Russian citizens from the Marinera crew, previously detained by the US during an operation in the North Atlantic. We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership," Zakharova said.
Moscow has already begun urgent, practical work on all issues related to the "speedy return" of the detained to their homeland, Zakharova said.
A handout image of the ship Marinera (Ex-Bella 1) seen in the distance, released on January 7, 2026.  US EUROPEAN COMMAND via X/Handout via REUTERS    - Sputnik International, 1920, 08.01.2026
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