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The Independent35m ago
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in ‘blow’ to Moscow
Starmer says successful operation delivers yet another blow to those fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine
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UK forces intercept Russian vessel in English Channel
Starmer says successful operation delivers yet another blow to those fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine
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What happenedBritish forces have intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said.
What changedOne side frames it as "Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in ‘blow’ to Mos...". The other frames it as "UK's Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker".
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Archive healthStable · 13 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format
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Different Spin. One side frames it as "Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in ‘blow’ to Mos...". The other frames it as "UK's Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker".
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The Jerusalem PostJust now
UK's Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on sunday morning that UK armed forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker trying to pass through the English Channel.
Center-left ·News report
Le Monde English10m ago
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
It is the first time the British navy has boarded an oil tanker sanctioned for its ties to Russia. Defense Secretary Dan Jarvis said the operation was carried out in 'close coordination wit...
Center-left ·News report
iNews (UK)24m ago
Shadow fleet tanker seizure ‘another blow’ to Putin, Starmer says
This is the first seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker since Starmer unveiled new laws in March
Center ·News report
RTE News (Ireland)38m ago
UK forces intercept Russian vessel in English Channel
British forces have intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said.
Center ·News report
BBC News4m ago
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says
Royal Marine Commandos boarded the vessel in an operation lasting six hours in the early hours of Sunday.
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Euronews9m ago
UK says its forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker
In a post on social media, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation delivered "yet another blow to Russia".
Left ·News report
The Guardian UK1h ago
Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that’s when he’s at his most dangerous | Simon Tisdall
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Don’t expect the Russian president to pursue peace. Instead, he could continue to expand the war beyond Ukraine’s borders – with dire risks for us all Just about everyone reckons Vladimir P...
Center-left ·News report
Metro UK29m ago
Russian shadow fleet intercepted in English Channel says Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister said the vessel had been intercepted on Sunday morning (Picture: Reuters) A Russian shadow fleet oil tanker has been intercepted in the English Channel, Keir Starmer has...
Center-left ·News report
Wales Online1h ago
Armed Forces intercept Russian shadow fleet ship in English Channel
The ship has been transported to a secure mooring
Center ·News report
The Straits Times1h ago
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in English Channel
The operation was carried out in “close coordination with the French”.
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Japan Times4h ago
Despite strikes on Ukraine, Russian advances slow, analysts say
In April and May, the Russian army lost more ground in Ukraine than it gained, according to analysis.
Center ·News report
Kyiv Independent7h ago
Russian chemical plant, oil depot set ablaze following reported Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast, an oil depot in Yaroslavl Oblast, and other targets overnight on June 14, social media channels reported.