Britain Boards Russian Ships, Escalating Naval Standoff

0:00On March 26, Britain has authorized its military to board and detain Russian ships in its waters. Prime Minister Kierstarmer announced the move to target vessels, helping Russia skirt western oil sanctions. The plan aims to dismantle a hidden fleet of tankers Moscow uses to keep exporting oil and fund its operations. This shadow network has dosed restrictions for years. Russia slammed the decision as a hostile act that endangers safe navigation for all ships in British waters. The embassy warned of political, legal, and asymmetric countermeasures to defend its interests. Other European countries are joining the push, intensifying efforts against the same shadow fleet amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. With both sides digging in, this naval standoff could reshape trade routes and sanctions enforcement in the coming months. Stay informed with Global News AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.