RUSSIAN ships in UK waters will face the threat of being boarded by Royal Navy officers in a move which will ratchet up global tensions amid the war on Iran.
The UK Government announced on Wednesday evening that British officers will now be given permission to board ships in the so-called shadow fleet operating within the UK’s marine boundaries.
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In this analysis, we will examine the strategic implications of the UK's decision to board Russian ships, the potential motivations behind Putin's actions, and the larger geopolitical context that underlies these events.
Steelman: The UK Government's decision is a response to Russia's illegal oil exports and its attempts to bypass price caps imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine. By boarding Russian ships, they aim to disrupt this economic activity and increase pressure on Putin.
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