"The Royal Navy has previously joined allies in action against the vessels, helping to track a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean which was then boarded by the French navy."
"The new rules would apply only to those sanctioned by the UK, targeting over 600 vessels that have been subjected to sanctions from the EU, UK, and US."
"A senior Russian official warned that direct action against shadow fleet vessels could cause direct conflict, suggesting that Moscow could deploy its navy to protect Russian-linked vessels."
"John Healey, the defence secretary, suggested the use of military options against sanctioned vessels, stating that any oil seized could be sold, with proceeds sent to Ukraine."
UK armed forces have been authorized to board Russian oil tankers in British waters to combat Moscow's sanction-evading shadow fleet. The Royal Navy has previously assisted allies in tracking and boarding sanctioned vessels. The new rules apply only to tankers sanctioned by the UK, targeting over 600 vessels. While the aim is to weaken Russia's economy and war efforts in Ukraine, Russia has warned that such actions could lead to direct conflict, with potential naval responses to protect its vessels.
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