Russian frigates escort sanctioned tankers through English Channel.

Russia deployed the Admiral Grigorovich warship to escort two sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel, defying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to seize vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. The tankers, carrying oil to fund the war in Ukraine, passed near Dover despite the threat, highlighting ongoing challenges for the UK in enforcing sanctions against the fleet of roughly 700 vessels.