Politics

British Navy allowed to board Russian shadow fleet vessels for first time

Stanisław Kaleta
 26.03.2026, 08:44
Moscow has long been accused of using its shadow fleet to avoid oil sanctions and help fund its war in Ukraine. Photo: Hristo Rusev/Getty Images
Moscow has long been accused of using its shadow fleet to avoid oil sanctions and help fund its war in Ukraine. Photo: Hristo Rusev/Getty Images

The first operation is expected to happen soon with preparations at an advanced stage.