俄外交部：美方所为，是对国际海洋法原则最粗暴的违反

Group 1 - The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the U.S. had received multiple notifications regarding the "Mariner" oil tanker being Russian-owned and confirmed its civilian and peaceful nature [1] - The U.S. European Command claimed on January 7 that it had seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic, alleging it was linked to Venezuela and "suspected of violating sanctions" [1] - Russia condemned the U.S. military's boarding and seizure of the "Mariner" as a gross violation of international maritime law and called for the U.S. to cease illegal actions against the tanker and other vessels operating legally on the high seas [1] Group 2 - The Russian Ministry of Transport also condemned the seizure, demanding that the U.S. ensure humane treatment of Russian citizens aboard the tanker and respect their rights [1] - The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the U.S. seizure of foreign vessels on the high seas severely violates international law and emphasized China's opposition to unilateral sanctions lacking international legal basis [2] - China reiterated its stance against actions that violate the principles of the United Nations Charter and infringe upon the sovereignty and security of other nations [2]