Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain detained a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, marking the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel will be investigated off the south coast of England. The operation was conducted in coordination with French authorities, targeting Russia's efforts to evade sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

• Britain detained the sanctioned tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel
• The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet evading sanctions
• UK and French authorities coordinated the operation