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Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

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The U.S. seizure of the tanker formerly known as Bella I marks a rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against Russia’s so-called "dark fleet," but experts say the move is unlikely to trigger a broader confrontation with Moscow, at least in the near term.Analysts largely agree that the interdiction — one of the most direct U.S. actions against a vessel Russia claims was operating under its flag — comes at a moment when the Kremlin has limited appetite for escalation outside Europe and is focused primarily on its war against neighboring Ukraine."This is unique," said Brent Sadler, senior res...

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