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Russia Seizes Oil Tanker, Estonia Reroutes Maritime Traffic

5/19/2025

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On May 18, 2025, Russia seized the Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker Green Admire as it navigated through its waters after departing from Estonia's Sillamae port. In response, Estonia is set to reroute future maritime traffic to sidestep such unpredictable incidents, heightening tensions in the already volatile Baltic Sea.

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On May 18, 2025, Russia seized the Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker Green Admire as it navigated through its waters after departing from Estonia's Sillamae port. In response, Estonia is set to reroute future maritime traffic to sidestep such unpredictable incidents, heightening tensions in the already volatile Baltic Sea.