US Coast Guard Wins Hide-and-Seek, Catches Russian Tanker in Atlantic Drama

KEY POINTS

•The US Coast Guard seized the Russian tanker Bella-1 after a weeks-long pursuit across the Atlantic despite nearby Russian submarines.
•Treasury Secretary Kristi Noem revealed Bella-1 tried changing names and flags to escape but was caught amid rough seas.
•President Trump announced plans to seize 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil worth $2.5 billion, promising to share the profits.

On Wednesday, the US Coast Guard finally snagged the Russian-flagged oil tanker Bella-1 after a weeks-long Atlantic chase featuring a Russian submarine acting like Batman’s awkward sidekick. Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem bragged the crew chased the oily fugitive through storms and name changes, as Bella-1 slapped on new paint and swapped flags like a runaway reality star trying to avoid spoilers. Moscow complained it was all 'disproportionate attention,' probably wishing USCG played less cop and more spectator. Meanwhile, a 'stateless' tanker drama unfolded in the Caribbean Sea, proving even ships want less identity drama. Trump meanwhile tweeted plans to snatch 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil worth $2.5 billion — sharing profits "generously," because nothing says diplomacy like a billionaire oil loot fest.

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Russian tanker tries paint-ball camouflage and a name tag switcheroo but forgets US Coast Guard isn’t playing 4D chess. Spoiler: The chase ended with Bella-1 getting abducted like an awkward prom date who forgot the time.

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