美军扣押悬挂俄罗斯国旗油轮，俄方称“正关注有关情况”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military and Coast Guard have temporarily seized the "Waterman" oil tanker, which was attempting to evade U.S. control and is linked to Venezuela, amidst ongoing tensions with Russia [1][2]. Group 1: Seizure of the Oil Tanker - The "Waterman" oil tanker, previously named "Bella 1," was placed on the U.S. sanctions list in 2024 and was attempting to load oil in Venezuela when it was pursued by the U.S. Coast Guard [1]. - The tanker had changed its name and painted a Russian flag on its hull, claiming to be under Russian protection, and was registered in Russia with a home port in Sochi [1]. - The U.S. views the tanker as a stateless vessel, despite Russia's claims of legitimate registration, complicating the legal proceedings surrounding the seizure [2]. Group 2: Military Movements and Operations - Recent flight tracking data indicates that at least 12 C-17 strategic transport aircraft have arrived at U.S. bases in the UK, suggesting the deployment of special operations forces for boarding actions [3]. - The U.S. Navy P-8 reconnaissance aircraft have been closely monitoring the "Waterman" tanker, indicating heightened military activity in the region [2][3]. - The U.S. Coast Guard's pursuit of the tanker has been documented, with reports of a Coast Guard vessel and a helicopter attempting to board the ship [2].