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UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move

globalFebruary 7, 2026
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UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move
Capture of rogue ship could open a new front against Moscow at a time when Russia’s oil revenues are tumblingThe UK is threatening to seize a Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in an escalato
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Capture of rogue ship could open a new front against Moscow at a time when Russia’s oil revenues are tumbling

The UK is threatening to seize a Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in an escalatory move that could lead to the opening up of a new front against Moscow at a time when the country’s oil revenues are tumbling.

British defence sources confirmed that military options to capture a rogue ship had been identified in discussions involving Nato allies – though a month has gone by since the US-led seizure of a Russian tanker in the Atlantic.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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