UK Raids Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

British Royal Marines executed a daring raid on a Russian-linked tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel — the UK’s first such operation — seizing the vessel suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions by smuggling oil to fund its war in Ukraine. With French cooperation and Prime Minister Starmer’s backing, the move sends a clear message: Russia can’t operate in the shadows. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praised the effort, calling it a vital blow to the war’s funding, while urging Europe to go further — seizing the oil itself. This high-stakes maritime chase underscores the global race to cut off Russia’s financial lifeline. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78caa5394adff7ad