Captain of seized Russian shadow fleet tanker appears in court

The captain of a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker has appeared in a UK court on charges related to violating international sanctions. The vessel, carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil, was intercepted by Royal Marines.
Why it matters
This case underscores the international effort to enforce sanctions against Russia and the challenges of monitoring illicit maritime oil trade.
Image source, Elizabeth Cook/PA Image caption, Captain Ajay Pant appeared via video link
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