An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker intercepted in the English Channel has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions. His family in India is appealing to the government for his release.
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, was arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker, MV Smyrtos, was intercepted. The vessel, en route from Russia to India, was found without a legitimate flag. Pant appeared in court and was remanded in custody, with his family appealing to the Indian government for assistance.
The UK has arrested and charged Ajay Pant, an Indian national and captain of the MV Smyrtos, for allegedly breaching sanctions by supplying Russian oil. The arrest occurred during a dramatic operation in the English Channel, coinciding with new UK sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers.
A Russian oil tanker, the Smyrtos, was seized by Royal Marines off the Isle of Wight on Sunday after being monitored for days on suspicion of using a false flag. The seizure occurred amid political pressure following a resignation over defence spending.
UK authorities arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions violations after Royal Marines and the NCA seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. The operation, the first of its kind by UK armed forces, targeted a vessel sanctioned over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
An Indian national was arrested in the English Channel following the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker by UK forces. The operation, involving Royal Marine Commandos and the NCA, targeted vessels violating sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, the first UK-led of its kind, aims to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The vessel is suspected of being part of a Russian "shadow fleet" and is being investigated.
British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, the first UK-led action of its kind, aims to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. The vessel is suspected of being part of a Russian "shadow fleet."
British armed forces, including Royal Marines and NCA officials, intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This marks the first operation to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Britain and called for further legislative steps.
British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel early Sunday in the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel, Smyrtos, will be monitored off the south coast of England.
A Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, suspected of flying a false Cameroonian flag and evading sanctions, has been intercepted by the French Navy and arrived in Douarnenez Bay. Russia denounced the operation as "international piracy."
A source reported that three Russian oil tankers were attacked by Ukrainian surface drones in Turkey's exclusive economic zone between May 28-29. The attacks, which have resumed after diplomatic intervention, indicate Ukraine's intent to operate outside the recognized conflict zone, raising the threat level for Black Sea navigation.
French authorities seized the Russian oil tanker Tagor, suspected of sailing under a false flag to circumvent sanctions. President Macron condemned the act, while Moscow called the seizure "illegal international piracy."
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."
France intercepted and diverted a Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean for allegedly flying a false flag and evading sanctions. President Macron stated the operation complied with maritime law, while Russia condemned it as illegal piracy.
Britain and France jointly intercepted the Russian oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, suspected of flying a false flag and violating international sanctions. French President Macron stated the operation aimed to prevent circumvention of sanctions and funding of Russia's war in Ukraine.
France has detained a suspected Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean with help from the UK and other partners. The vessel was found to be flying a false Cameroonian flag and is subject to EU and US sanctions.
The French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, with support from partners including the UK. President Macron stated it's unacceptable for ships to evade sanctions and finance Russia's war in Ukraine. This marks the fourth such interception by France.
Ukraine announced it struck two Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers near Novorossiysk, disrupting Moscow's energy exports. This follows a pattern of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces struck two shadow fleet oil tankers near Novorossiysk, President Zelenskyy said Sunday, part of Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Russia's energy exports. The attacks follow a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including facilities in Tuapse, Perm, and Ust-Luga. Zelenskyy claimed Russia has lost $7 billion this year from oil sector attacks. Meanwhile, Russia reported intercepting 334 Ukrainian drones overnight, and Russian strikes in Kherson killed one person and injured four.
