British commandos board Russian shadow fleet tanker, Zelensky grateful (opens original article in a new tab)

British forces intercepted a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, marking the first time they led such an operation to disrupt funding for Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukraine's president expressed gratitude and urged stricter enforcement against the shadow fleet.

• British commandos boarded a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel
• The operation aimed to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine
• Ukrainian president thanked Britain and called for stricter measures against the shadow fleet