UK Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
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British armed forces have detained a sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, suspected of belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet." The vessel was believed to be violating international sanctions. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the detention.
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: defence ministry
- British forces intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel. - The operation involved boarding the vessel, Smyrtos, by Royal Marine Commandos. - Ukraine welcomed the interception, stating it cuts off funds for Russia's war machine.
Zelenskyy Calls for Legal Measures to Confiscate Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for legal measures to confiscate oil transported by Russia's 'shadow fleet'. - He thanked the UK for intercepting a Russian oil tanker in the English C…
UK Detains Sanctioned Oil Tanker Believed to be Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
- The UK has detained a sanctioned oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel. - The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and violating sanctions over the Ukraine war. - T…
UK intercepts Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in English Channel
- The UK intercepted a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
- Britain has detained a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet." - The vessel is believed to be violating international sanctions imposed over Moscow's war in Ukraine…
British Forces Intercept Tanker from Russia's Shadow Fleet Attempting to Cross English Channel
- British armed forces intercepted a tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel. - The operation involved Royal Navy commandos and the National Crime Agency. - Prime Minister Kei…
British Armed Forces Detain Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel
- British armed forces have detained a Russian "shadow fleet" vessel in the English Channel. - Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the detention. - The vessel was reportedly part of a shadow fleet o…
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