Britain Seizes Russian Oil Tanker, Tightening Grip on Wartime Profits

British forces boarded a Russian tanker in the English Channel on June 14—the first time they've physically stopped one of these ships. Russia uses shadow fleets (vessels disguised to hide their ownership) to sell oil and fund its war while evading sanctions. Britain's seizure in its own waters sidesteps complex legal arguments and signals a shift from watching to acting. The question now: will operators avoid UK waters altogether?