WorldPress review: EU weighs seizures of Russia-linked tankers as US-Venezuela deal opens oil access

Russian newspapers lead with the EU’s consideration of a naval mission to intercept Russia-linked tankers in the Baltic and North seas, warnings that such action could amount to a blockade and worsen tensions with Moscow, and Donald Trump’s claim that a US-Venezuela oil agreement gives Washington preferential control over 65 billion barrels. Iceland’s rejection of renewed EU accession talks also features prominently.

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