Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel, an incident UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer labeled as reckless. Russia claims the yacht was on a dangerous course, a statement the retired couple on board disputes.
Why it matters
This incident highlights escalating maritime tensions between Russia and Western nations, raising concerns about potential accidental military escalation.
More ways to listen Apple podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Dan Sabbagh ; producer Annie La Vespa ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch Wed 17 Jun 2026 12.11 EDT Share 00:00:00 00:00:00 Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning and reckless’.
The article presents both the UK government's condemnation and the Russian defense ministry's justification without taking a definitive stance.
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