Britain
Almost 200 ships of the Russian “shadow fleet” passed through British waters unhindered despite Starmer’s statements
At least 184 sanctioned vessels passed through the country’s waters, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statements about their potential interception.
Britain does not detain Russian “shadow fleet” tankers because it fears the costs of maintaining them, — media
The UK has not detained any of the Russian “shadow fleet” ships, fearing the high costs of maintaining them.
Interpipe installed pipes for offshore wind farm in the North Sea
Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has supplied pipes for an offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Russian submarines conducted secret operation in the Atlantic near Britain
The UK is seeing increased Russian activity in the North Atlantic.
Russian warships begin escorting “shadow fleet” tankers through the English Channel
Russian warships have begun escorting sanctioned tankers as they pass through the English Channel.
Britain allowed the military to detain Russian “shadow fleet” ships in its waters
The British government has given its military and law enforcement authorities the authority to intercept sanctioned vessels passing through British waters.
Britain says it will not ease sanctions on Russian oil
The UK government is not considering easing sanctions on Russian oil in the wake of the US decision.
Russian companies sold oil, yachts and coal from occupied territories of Ukraine, bypassing sanctions
One of the yachts is linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who allegedly bought it for $4.4 million in 2024.
Britain plans to create a headquarters to control and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels
The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.
Great Britain prepares to seize Russian-linked “shadow fleet” tankers
London is considering military options to intercept “shadow fleet” vessels as the Kremlin’s revenues fall and sanctions pressure mounts.
