UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker (opens original article in a new tab)

UK officials anticipate Russian retaliation following the seizure of the Smyrtos oil tanker, with heightened vigilance advised for British ship owners. A Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British yacht, indicating rising tensions. The Smyrtos was seized for false registration, marking the first such action by UK forces against a Russian-linked vessel.

• UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for the seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos
• Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British yacht in the Channel
• UK has seized a Russia-linked oil tanker for false registration