The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, with no reported injuries or damage.
The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. The incident occurred between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
British forces have seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and targets funding for Putin's war in Ukraine.
British forces seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation strikes a blow against Russia's war funding and vowed to prevent evasion of sanctions.
France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic with UK support. President Macron stated the vessel was circumventing sanctions and funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The Kremlin called the seizure "illegal" and "bordering on international piracy."
