⚡️ Comment by Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on developments regarding Russian nationals on board oil tanker Marinera (January 9, 2026)

💬 In response to our appeal, US President Donald Trump has made a decision to release two Russian nationals from the crew of the oil tanker Marinera, which was previously detained during the operation in the North Atlantic.

We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership.

We are beginning immediate action on all issues related to ensuring the prompt return of our fellow citizens to their homeland.

🔊 Audio by Maria Zakharova (in Russian)