Declan Power: Donald Trump has done Ireland a favour by intercepting Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tankerInstead of complaining about friendly nations impinging on our ‘neutrality’, we must recognise that our security relies on co-operationRussia accuses US of ‘outright piracy’ after seizure of Venezuela oil tanker in UK-backed operationDeclan Power Today at 06:30News that the Venezuelan-Russian tanker skirting Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has been seized by US forces will have led to a sigh of relief in the corridors of Leinster House.

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 10:03 UTC