A Russian warship escorting sanctioned tankers is spotted in the English Channel. UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healy said that this is a direct consequence of London's new strategy to intercept Russian «shadow» oil. According to him, Britain is ready to take further steps together with its allies.
Russian warship in the English Channel: London's response
A Russian warship escorted sanctioned tankers across the English Channel after the British Prime Minister announced that the military was ready to intercept shadow fleet vessels in British waters.
Britain's policy influences Russia's actions
Defence Secretary John Healey said that the presence of the Russian warship is a sign that London's new policy is making it harder to To Putin oil sales. Over the past year, more than 200 shadow fleet tankers have been forced to anchor, and Russia's revenues from illegal oil trade have fallen by a quarter.
Britain prepares for new actions
John Healey stressed that the UK and its allies are ready to take further steps to intercept sanctioned vessels. He also announced new actions against the «shadow fleet» in the near future.
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