Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Russian ‘shadow fleet’ undeterred by Starmer’s threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK watersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAt least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited through its waters in the last month, an analysis shows.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 11:38 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:06 AMListenLONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision in March to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no clear impact on the number passing through UK waters, a Reuters analysis shows.In the month after Mr Starmer's March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months.There has been no announcement of any boarding or…

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