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UK Ministry of Defence, Keir Starmer
English Channel, UK
June 14, 2026
Verified: June 14, 2026
"The UK Ministry of Defence seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. The operation lasted six hours and is part of efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia. The vessel will be moved to an anchorage off the South Coast of England."
Author: Craig S. Smith
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how rogue states and sanctioned entities utilize 'shadow fleets' to bypass international maritime regulations and energy sanctions, offering critical context for the UK's enforcement actions against Russian tankers.
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