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Russian 'Shadow Fleet'

Putin warns Russia could seize British ships amid ‘shadow fleet’ crackdown

A Royal Navy-operated Merlin HM4 hovers over the deck of the sanctioned Cameroonian-flagged crude oil tanker and suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel, Smyrtos, during a maritime interdiction mission to seize the vessel on 14 June 2026. Image: MOD Crown Copyright/Royal Navy

Putin warns Russia could seize British ships amid ‘shadow fleet’ crackdown

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13 Aug 2026

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