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British forces to intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker

Royal Marine Commandos and law enforcement officers are set to board and seize the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel in 2026.

Rafael Montoya·June 14, 2026

A large oil tanker ship sailing through rough seas under a stormy sky, with the UK coastline faintly visible in the distance.

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UK eases sanctions on Russian diesel and jet fuel imports

Petrol prices in the UK have surged to their highest point since December 2022.

Rafael Montoya·May 20, 2026