March 26, 2026

UK Government Authorizes Military to Detain Russian “Shadow Fleet” Ships in Its Territorial Waters

UK Government Authorizes Military to Detain Russian “Shadow Fleet” Ships in Its Territorial Waters

TL;DR

  • UK armed forces and law enforcement can now detain ships on sanctions lists in British territorial waters.
  • The move is aimed at targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" and disrupting funds for the war in Ukraine.
  • The UK expects this to force operators onto longer, financially difficult routes.
  • JEF allies, including Finland, Sweden, and Estonia, have conducted similar operations in the Baltic.
  • The Royal Navy has assisted allies in tracking and enabling the interception of "shadow fleet" vessels.

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