Britain

The British government has given its military and law enforcement authorities the authority to intercept sanctioned vessels passing through British waters.

The UK government is not considering easing sanctions on Russian oil in the wake of the US decision.

One of the yachts is linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who allegedly bought it for $4.4 million in 2024.

The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.

London is considering military options to intercept “shadow fleet” vessels as the Kremlin’s revenues fall and sanctions pressure mounts.

Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take “strong” action. Dozens of oil tankers under UK sanctions have passed through the English Channel this month, the BBC has reported. The BBC reported that the UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels could be detained. However, 42…

Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.

Ministers believe the UK can legally intercept Shadow Fleet tankers.

The UK has reported a significant increase in the presence of Russian warships near its waters.

British media and analysts report that Russian reconnaissance vessels and drones are actively collecting data on underwater cables and pipelines in Europe.