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War & Conflict3h 19m ago

British commandos intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel.

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Who
British commandos, Royal Marine Commandos, National Crime Agency officials, Ukraine's President Zelenskiy
What
British commandos intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:47:49 GMT · 3h 19m ago
Where
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Why
The interception was part of Britain's active role in disrupting oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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How this affects you

This operation marks Britain's first lead in disrupting Russia's oil revenue linked to the Ukraine conflict and signals a significant shift in Britain's strategy, involving close collaboration with France.

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    British commandos intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel.
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    British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, in a six-hour operation.
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