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"Russian shadow fleet ships could be seized by British special forces after ministers reportedly identified a new legal basis for raids. Soldiers could target illegal oil tankers in a move to place further economic pressure on Vladimir Putin, days after the UK supported a US operation to seize a Russian flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. A defence source confirmed to The Times that options to seize further vessels are being considered."
"It comes amid mounting concern over the state of Britain's hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China - despite the prime minister's repeated promises to make Britain battle ready. Officials have reportedly identified legal grounds under the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act (2018) which would allow British soldiers to raid and detain oil tankers."
Ministers have reportedly identified legal grounds under the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act (2018) to permit British raids on Russian-linked oil tankers. Special Boat Service units would likely lead operations to detain vessels tied to Russia's shadow fleet as a form of economic pressure. The potential actions follow UK support for a US operation that seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. Officials say options to seize further vessels are under consideration, while concerns persist about the depleted state of Britain's armed forces amid rising threats from Russia and China. The Independent remains freely accessible and funded by donations.
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