So we decided they’re not allowed to sell oil for someone willing to buy it, and we seize tankers on the high sea? That’s literally an act of war. Unfortunately Russia plays chess not checkers, they won’t help NATO by starting off a wider war when they are winning.
“We” didnt seize it.
Read up on shadow tankers. They are very dangerous for other ships. They are often aging ships being used past their lifespan, not maintained, used in areas they were not designed for, causing sinkings, and run without flags or transponders running. Further they are involved with treaty violations, arms smuggling and cash money laundering. And from the last article russia alone has over 600 shadow tankers. China has hundreds as well