Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel
Summary
UK authorities arrested an Indian crew member after Royal Marine Commandos seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. The tanker is part of a Russian fleet that violates sanctions imposed by the UK and other Western countries due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Key Facts
- An Indian national was arrested on suspicion of breaking sanctions following the seizure of the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos.
- Royal Marines boarded the tanker using helicopters in a rare and complex operation.
- The tanker was anchored off the Dorset coast with 24 crew members from Georgia and India aboard.
- The UK bans these so-called “shadow fleet” vessels from entering its ports and restricts financial and insurance services related to them.
- More than 500 vessels connected to Russia’s oil supply have been sanctioned by the UK.
- The seizure took place in international waters but within the UK’s legal framework.
- The UK worked closely with France, which recently seized another sanctioned Russian tanker.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked the UK for the action against Russia’s oil fleet, while Russia has called similar actions illegal.
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