In the La Manche area, the movement of Russian ships which, according to British media, belong to the so-called Russian “shadow fleet” and which were followed by the armed warship Admiral Grigorovich.
According to reports, the convoy included a variety of ships, including cargo and tanker units said to be under sanctions and previously used in military and logistics operations.
The British media state that the so-called the “shadow fleet” numbers hundreds of vessels used to export oil from Russia, often changing identities, flags and ownership structures to circumvent sanctions.
The UK government has announced the possibility of increased action against these ships, including their interception and seizure, but legal and logistical obstacles are said to have slowed such moves so far.
Meanwhile, British officials argue that the presence of the war escort indicates Moscow’s increased sensitivity in protecting its energy routes, while security analysts warn of increasingly aggressive behavior in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.
The English Channel remains an important and potentially risky hub for global maritime trade in the context of growing geopolitical tensions.
(Vijesti.ba)
