Smyrtos

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Smyrtos is an oil tanker that was seized by British authorities in mid-June in the English Channel. The vessel was associated with a 'shadow fleet' of Russian ships and linked to efforts to circumvent sanctions. British officials are considering selling nearly 100 thousand tons of crude oil from the ship, which has sparked concerns about potential retaliation from Russia. The seizure was reportedly ordered by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Recent coverage

• UK authorities plan to sell Russian oil from seized tanker Smyrtos — Вечерняя Москва
• UK Plans to Sell 100 Tons of Russian Oil from Smyrtos Tanker — Вести
• Brits fear Russia's response to Smyrtos tanker detention — Вести
• The Guardian: Britain Awaits 'Revenge' from Russia over Smyrtos Tanker Seizure — Коммерсантъ
• British Court Holds Captain of Tanker Leaving Russia — Вести
• Russian nationals were not on board the tanker Smyrtos detained by Britain — Коммерсантъ
• Britain detained oil tanker attempting to cross the English Channel — Вести
• Britain detained 'Russian-linked' oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel — Коммерсантъ