Sanctioned Russia-linked ships keep entering UK waters, analysis says
Almost 200 Russia-linked vessels on the UK sanctions list have entered UK waters since the government said armed forces could board sanctioned ships passing through them, according to a new analysis.The analysis identified 184 sanctioned vessels making 238 journeys through UK waters between 25 March and 11 May.It says at least 94 of those crossings briefly entered UK territorial waters.The Ministry of Defence said it was "disrupting and deterring" shadow fleet vessels, but has not publicly said that any sanctioned ship has been boarded or provided evidence that one has been intercepted.The findings matter because the UK has said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 02:29 LONDON
Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate off UK coast for a month
The Royal Navy says it monitored a Russian frigate continuously for a month as it moved through UK waters and the North Sea.The vessel, Admiral Grigorovich, was tracked while sailing west of the UK and around the North Sea in April.The account says it escorted six Russia-linked vessels during the month, including at least three under economic sanctions.According to the latest details, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn followed the ship, alongside patrol aircraft, tankers and Wildcat helicopters.The frigate also sailed close to the Galloper wind farm off the Suffolk coast.The ship is said to have stopped to take... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:34 LONDON
