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Sanctioned Russian tanker spotted sailing through English Channel

Related: Military troops return to RAF base as MoD admits involvement in Russian tanker raid
  • A US-sanctioned Russian tanker, the 'Tavian', is currently navigating the English Channel, following the seizure of a similar vessel.
  • The 'Tavian' was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for its alleged involvement in the distribution of illicit oil.
  • Britain assisted US forces in capturing the Russian-flagged 'Marinera', previously linked to Venezuela, in the North Atlantic on Wednesday.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey described the 'Marinera' as having a "nefarious history" and being part of a "Russian-Iranian axis of sanctions evasion".
  • The UK supported the operation at the request of US President Donald Trump, as part of international efforts to combat sanctions-busting and shadow shipping.
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