British Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
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The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel, marking the first time Britain has stopped such a vessel in the busy shipping lane. The six-hour operation represents part of broader Western efforts to weaken Moscow's financial resources for its war in Ukraine. Russia operates a shadow fleet of oil tankers to circumvent international sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, using vessels that often operate with unclear ownership structures and inadequate insurance to transport Russian oil to global markets despite Western restrictions.