The seizure marks the first time Britain has detained a Russian-linked tanker, amid concerns doing so would cost millions of pounds.
UK seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
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Sun 07:24 - ANSA Top News
Starmer, 'a tanker from the Russian shadow fleet intercepted in the Channel'
Sun 07:24 - ANSA Mondo
Starmer, 'a tanker from the Russian shadow fleet intercepted in the Channel'
Sun 07:32 - BBC Europe
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says
Sun 08:39 - France 24
UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel
Sun 09:07 - Politico EU
UK seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Sun 09:40 - BBC Headlines
Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception