UK Forces Ready to Board Russia's Shadow Fleet

0:00On March 25, British forces are gearing up to board in detain ships from Russia's shadow fleet after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer approved the military action. These vessels operate without proper flags to dodge sanctions on oil exports that help fund Russia's war in Ukraine. Legal experts found a basis under the 2018 sanctions and money laundering act, allowing boardings in UK waters. Training for scenarios, including armed resistance, wrapped up recently with royal marines or special boat service, possibly involved. Officials expect the first operation any day now. Starmer stressed this will cut off dirty profits fueling Putin's campaign, even as attention shifts to the Middle East. Ministers want to highlight Russia's ongoing threat. Conservative leaders agree it's key to block sanctioned ships from UK waters. Royal Navy teams have tracked shadow fleet ships for nations like Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. Tech spots targets weeks ahead

1:00with sanctions hitting 544 vessels that carry about 75% of Russia's crude oil. Earlier, UK forces aided a US tanker seizure. As Starmer attends the joint expeditionary force summit in Helsinki, preparation signal tougher enforcement ahead, aiming to squeeze Russia's oil, revenue streams.