First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
A Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Forwarder, has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded a similar vessel. The ship is part of a 'shadow fleet' used to bypass Western sanctions on Russian energy exports.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions regarding maritime security and the effectiveness of international sanctions against Russia's energy sector.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Matt Murphy and Joshua Cheetham , BBC Verify BBC A Russian "shadow fleet" tanker has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded the Smyrtos early on Sunday morning, ship tracking data reviewed by BBC Verify shows.
The article reports on factual ship-tracking data and government statements without using loaded language.
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