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UK Detains Suspected Russian Oil Tanker
The UK has detained a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which violates sanctions against Moscow over its war in Ukraine. The vessel, SMYRTOS, was found in the English Channel and is under investigation.
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NPR
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
2026-06-14 08:45 UTC
CNBC
The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence says the SMYRTOS was in the English Channel and will be held off the south coast during investigations.
2026-06-14 08:42 UTC