Putin’s Potent Weapons in English Channel

Russian tankers carrying oil worth millions continue to pass through the English Channel, defying Western sanctions. Despite recent UK government sanctions, the “shadow fleet” of up to 800 vessels supporting the war on Ukraine operates with apparent impunity. The vessels, often switching flags and ownership, use covert tactics to move oil to China and India, with over 60% of Russian crude exported through the shadow fleet.

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