UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker
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UK officials expect Russia to retaliate following the seizure of the shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos by Royal Marines. British shipowners are advised to exercise increased vigilance amid concerns of escalating tensions, as the tanker was carrying Russian crude valued at $40 million to India.
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marinesβ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease. Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (Β£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want to hit back. Continue reading...