Peskov also strongly criticized the UK's seizure of the 'Smyrtos' oil tanker in the English Channel. When asked about the British Telegraph newspaper's report that London wanted to sell the 100,000 tons of oil from the tanker and transfer the revenue to Ukraine, Peskov statedWe expect the continuation of dialogue with American negotiators in the context of resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
. Russia also drew attention to developments in Latin America. In response to a question about the earthquake in Venezuela, Peskov said that Caracas had not yet made an official request for assistance, but if such a request were made, Russia would consider it promptly.This is likely an attempt at the nationalization (seizure) and sale of a loot captured by pirate methods.